School District of Philadelphia / High School for Creative and Performing Arts

Agency file

High School for Creative and Performing Arts

Source file: School District of Philadelphia — Employee Information / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The High School for Creative and Performing Arts administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 63 employees with median total compensation of $80,068; the highest distinct record was $172,636.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $4.5M
Employees: 63
Median total: $80,068
Highest record: $172,636

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$15,204$114,916+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 63 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($80,068) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $71,877 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$22,806

$40,502

$80,068

$97,852

$110,720

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $110,720 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $22,806. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Teacher

32 · $86,234

General Cleaner, 8 Hours

4 · $37,706

Student Climate Staff, 4 Hours

4 · $15,566

School Counselor

3 · $102,520

Special Education Assistant

3 · $28,326

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.

Compare

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Academy at Palumbo School District of Philadelphia98% match
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Record list

Employees

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Karina Hirschfield

School Counselor/High School for Creative and Performing Arts

2026 total comp

$110,720

Base pay: $110,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,720
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 2020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Karina Hirschfield works as a School Counselor for High School for Creative and Performing Arts. Karina earned $110,720 in 2026. They are represented by Pft.

Joseph Ippolito

Teacher/High School for Creative and Performing Arts

2026 total comp

$110,720

Base pay: $110,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,720
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 2020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Joseph Ippolito is a Teacher at High School for Creative and Performing Arts. 2026 total compensation came to $110,720. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Scott Kaufman

Teacher/High School for Creative and Performing Arts

2026 total comp

$110,720

Base pay: $110,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,720
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 2020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At High School for Creative and Performing Arts, Scott Kaufman serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,720. They are represented by Pft.

Shawna Ann Marchica

Teacher/High School for Creative and Performing Arts

2026 total comp

$110,720

Base pay: $110,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,720
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 2020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Shawna Ann Marchica works as a Teacher for High School for Creative and Performing Arts. Shawna earned $110,720 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Lindsay Novak

Teacher, Special Education/High School for Creative and Performing Arts

2026 total comp

$110,720

Base pay: $110,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,720
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 2020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Lindsay Novak is a Teacher, Special Education at High School for Creative and Performing Arts. 2026 total compensation came to $110,720. They are represented by Pft.

Stephen Balbier

Teacher/High School for Creative and Performing Arts

2026 total comp

$110,720

Base pay: $110,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,720
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 2020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Stephen Balbier works as a Teacher for High School for Creative and Performing Arts. Stephen earned $110,720 in 2026. They are represented by Pft.

Daniel Noga

Teacher/High School for Creative and Performing Arts

2026 total comp

$110,720

Base pay: $110,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,720
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 2020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Daniel Noga holds the role of Teacher at High School for Creative and Performing Arts. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,720. Union affiliation: Pft.

Marlene Goebig

Teacher/High School for Creative and Performing Arts

2026 total comp

$110,720

Base pay: $110,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,720
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 2020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Marlene Goebig is a Teacher at High School for Creative and Performing Arts. 2026 total compensation came to $110,720. They are represented by Pft.

J Jones

Assistant Principal/High School for Creative and Performing Arts

2026 total comp

$110,302

Base pay: $110,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,302
Union / bargaining unit: Casa
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 2020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

J Jones holds the role of Assistant Principal at High School for Creative and Performing Arts. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,302. They are represented by Casa.

Jerry Fluellen

Teacher/High School for Creative and Performing Arts

2026 total comp

$106,617

Base pay: $106,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,617
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 2020
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Jerry Fluellen works as a Teacher for High School for Creative and Performing Arts. Jerry earned $106,617 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.