how much does a public school principal make?

[fire400]

*cough* ...what???

no further comment.

 

[secretanchitman]

our pe teachers make 100k...and higher.

we're in hinsdale, IL (hinsdale central high school).

 

[Cobalt]

My disctrict. http://www.thechampion.org/tea...=salary&sortOrder=DESC

 

[PrinceofWands]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: PrinceofWands

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: Whisper
I'd believe that some of them could make that much, depending on the area, considering that a doctorate is generally required for the position.

Where the hell do you get the idea that a doctorate is required to be a high school principal?

ZV

It's normally required. Depends on the district though. I'd assume most all of them require it.

Most schools I've been to and read about don't even 'require' a masters for administration, though it's preferred. I have yet to see any school position in primary or secondary schools that requires a doctorate.

Looks like I was mistaken, don't have to have a doctorate. Asking honey-bunny to explain....

There's a process/certification process that admins have to go through. There's a 'principal certification' program that one has to go through to be a principal and via that they usually get their masters to enhance their chances. If somebody wants to have a chance at getting into admin, they must get their masters. Although not mandated, it's VERY rare to get into admin without masters. Plus principals can work 10-12 hours a day.

This is KY and from what she says those kinds of requirements are dictated by the state.

Yeah, I think a very great percentage of principals have at least a Masters now though it wasn't always the case (when I was in high school the rival schools principal earned her Masters after having been in her position for about 5 years already). Mind you I live in a very small town and that was 20-30 years ago. I can totally see some of the larger states with larger schools having higher requirements.

 

[PrinceofWands]

Originally posted by: secretanchitman
our pe teachers make 100k...and higher.

we're in hinsdale, IL (hinsdale central high school).

Sill not enough to get me to move to IL, but HOLY COW!!! That's two and a half times my starting salary here with a Masters and two Bachelors. 8-(

 

[nick1985]

If you wanna see some mad numbers, check out what teachers make in the Naperville IL schools are making. Probably some of the highest paid in the USA...

 

[Regs]

Our assistant school principals make about 70k-90k in my area.

You do need a lot of education and you need to work your way up the ranks. Most of them in my area had at least 15 years prior being an instructor or teacher.