Chicago Public Schools / Ariel Community Academy
Agency file
The Ariel Community Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 77 employees with median total compensation of $94,007; the highest distinct record was $217,918.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 77 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($94,007) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $147,886 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,729. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
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Principal/Ariel Community Academy
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Scott Scherquist holds the role of Principal at Ariel Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $217,918.
Lead Coach/Ariel Community Academy
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Annie Brown holds the role of Lead Coach at Ariel Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,150.
Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy
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Karen Herbert-Njie holds the role of Regular Teacher at Ariel Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,809.
Special Education Teacher/Ariel Community Academy
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Amy Barton works as a Special Education Teacher for Ariel Community Academy. Amy earned $159,604 in 2026.
Assistant Principal/Ariel Community Academy
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Terrence Murphy is a Assistant Principal at Ariel Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $157,268.
Regular Teacher/Ariel Community Academy
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Jacob Sklarsky is a Regular Teacher at Ariel Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $156,969.