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 Construction Estimating Software
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| 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 |
OTHER OPTIONS:
High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Frame
High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame
High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame
High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame
High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame
