Scholastic

Scholastic Corporation is a global publishing and education company founded in 1920. Initially starting as a magazine publisher for young people, it has grown into a leading provider of educational materials, children's books, classroom magazines, and media content. The company is headquartered in the United States and has international offices, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2020. Scholastic offers a wide range of products, including popular children's book series like *Harry Potter* and *Clifford the Big Red Dog*. It publishes over 30 classroom magazine titles tailored for students from pre-K through high school. The company also provides digital learning platforms and interactive reading programs designed to enhance literacy and math skills. Additionally, Scholastic organizes in-school book fairs and book clubs, making books accessible to millions of students. Its professional development resources support teachers and school administrators in improving educational outcomes. Scholastic's mission focuses on fostering literacy and learning, making it a significant player in children's publishing and educational services.

Publishing New York, United States ~3,281 employees NASDAQ: SCHL

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Employees
3,281
+0.6% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$485K
Revenue ~$1.6B
Stock
SCHL
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
7%
Tech: 10.5%
H1B filings, FY2026
2
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
15
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Scholastic went from 3,278 employees in Oct 2024 to 3,281 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 61 people joined, 43 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,242
Operations564
Sales419
Marketing399
Engineering186
Design182
Success121
Finance90

Salaries at Scholastic

All salaries

13 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering10
Operations2
IT2
Consulting1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2 filings.

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Scholastic FAQ

How many employees does Scholastic have?

Scholastic has about 3,281 employees, up 0.6% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Scholastic sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Scholastic filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for IT roles.

What is Scholastic's revenue per employee?

Scholastic makes about $485K in revenue per employee, based on $1.59B annual revenue and 3,281 employees.

How much does Scholastic pay?

6figr has 13 salary profiles for Scholastic in the US and 11 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Scholastic salaries page. See Scholastic salaries in the US

Is Scholastic a public company?

Yes. Scholastic is publicly traded under the ticker SCHL on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.