Construction Cost Estimates for High School in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a high school using US National Average costs from 2013 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 130000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a high school in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of high school models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on RSMeans Online - our online cost estimating tool.
High School Construction Cost Assumptions
Location:
US National Average
Stories:
2
Story Height (L.F.):
15.00
Floor Area (S.F.):
130000
Basement Included:
No
Data Release:
Year 2013
High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame
Cost Estimate (Union Labor)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$118.43
$15,396,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$29.61
$3,849,000
Architectural Fees
7%
$10.36
$1,347,200
Total Building Cost
$158.40
$20,592,200
Cost Estimate (Open Shop)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$108.20
$14,066,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$27.05
$3,516,500
Architectural Fees
7%
$9.47
$1,230,800
Total Building Cost
$144.72
$18,813,300
High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Frame
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High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame
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High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame
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High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame
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High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame
