School District of Philadelphia / High School of the Future

Agency file

High School of the Future

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

The High School of the Future administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 106 employees with median total compensation of $61,923; the highest distinct record was $165,934.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $6.9M
Employees: 106
Median total: $61,923
Highest record: $165,934

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$19,236$116,992+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 106 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,923) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $65,460 (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

$28,326

$37,962

$61,923

$94,011

$102,520

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $102,520 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $28,326. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Teacher

37 · $86,761

Special Education Assistant

20 · $35,707

Teacher, Special Education

13 · $75,864

General Cleaner, 8 Hours

6 · $40,069

Student Climate Staff, 7 Hours

6 · $27,241

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.

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Record list

Employees

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Nija Birchett

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Nija Birchett holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,720. They are represented by Pft.

Steven Barbagiovanni

Teacher/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Steven Barbagiovanni is a Teacher at High School of the Future. 2026 total compensation came to $110,720. Union affiliation: Pft.

Christopher Jones

Teacher/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At High School of the Future, Christopher Jones serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,720. They are represented by Pft.

Cynthia Snipes

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Cynthia Snipes holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,720. Union affiliation: Pft.

Dawn Watanabe

Teacher, Special Education/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Dawn Watanabe holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at High School of the Future. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,720. Union affiliation: Pft.

Bernard Richardson

School Counselor/High School of the Future

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: 1030
Organization Level: High School
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Bernard Richardson works as a School Counselor for High School of the Future. Bernard earned $110,720 in 2026. They are represented by Pft.