Some of the cost of operating schools

There are many variables in the cost of operating our school buildings; different power, water and sewer contracts; the style of the building (mall type vs old school traditional); type of heat and age of equipment. Below are some charts showing total cost (excluding salaries) for each school's maintenance and operations.


The total cost for operating our 3 high schools in the 2007-08 school year was $3.75 million or $729 per student.


Total cost for operating our middle schools in the 2007-08 school year was $2.72 million, or $701 per student.


Total cost for operating our elementary schools in 2007-08 was $3.53 million or $426 per student. Total for all schools is $10 million.