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High school assistant principal demographics and statistics in the US

High school assistant principal demographics research summary. Zippia estimates high school assistant principal demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our high school assistant principal estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about high school assistant principals after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 8,821 high school assistant principals currently employed in the United States.
  • 32.6% of all high school assistant principals are women, while 67.4% are men.
  • The average high school assistant principal age is 47 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of high school assistant principals is White (64.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.1%), Black or African American (12.2%) and Asian (4.3%).
  • In 2022, women earned 93% of what men earned.
  • 16% of all high school assistant principals are LGBT.
  • High school assistant principals are 90% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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High school assistant principal gender statistics

32.6% of high school assistant principals are women and 67.4% of high school assistant principals are men.
  • Male, 67.4%
  • Female, 32.6%

High school assistant principal gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male67.4%
Female32.6%

High school assistant principal gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$90,069
female-income
Female income
$83,709

High school assistant principal gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in high school assistant principal positions over time. Currently, 32.6% of high school assistant principals are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

High school assistant principal gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201070.43%29.57%
201170.50%29.50%
201269.14%30.86%
201371.00%29.00%
201469.59%30.41%
201569.36%30.64%
201669.75%30.25%
201768.38%31.62%
201869.09%30.91%
201967.70%32.30%
202068.44%31.56%
202167.38%32.62%

High school assistant principal related jobs gender ratio

We compared high school assistant principals with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Community Health Nursing Director7%93%
Early Childhood Services Coordinator7%93%
Tourist Home Keeper8%92%
High School Assistant Principal67%33%
Station Superintendent98%2%
Agronomy Research Manager98%2%
Pipeline Superintendent99%1%

High school assistant principal demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among high school assistant principals is White, which makes up 64.7% of all high school assistant principals. Comparatively, 14.1% of high school assistant principals are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of high school assistant principals are Black or African American.
  • White, 64.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
  • Black or African American, 12.2%
  • Asian, 4.3%
  • Unknown, 4.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

High school assistant principal race

High school assistant principal racePercentages
White64.7%
Hispanic or Latino14.1%
Black or African American12.2%
Asian4.3%
Unknown4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

High school assistant principal race and ethnicity over time

See how high school assistant principal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

High school assistant principal race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201069.37%13.39%3.83%11.24%
201169.06%13.40%3.34%11.76%
201268.93%13.03%3.69%11.98%
201368.55%12.95%3.72%12.18%
201468.07%12.56%4.24%12.74%
201568.27%12.62%3.91%12.42%
201667.86%12.06%4.28%13.04%
201767.52%12.02%4.47%13.65%
201867.56%12.17%4.41%13.42%
201967.95%11.29%4.56%13.65%
202066.77%11.22%4.68%12.99%
202164.70%12.22%4.33%14.06%

High school assistant principal wage gap by race

According to our data, asian high school assistant principals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White high school assistant principals have the lowest average salary at $88,371.
$92,000
$91,000
$90,000
$89,000
$88,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$90,950
White$88,371
Black or African American$88,899
Asian$91,130
Hispanic or Latino$91,034

Average high school assistant principal age

See how the average age of high school assistant principals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

High school assistant principal age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4749
Unknown4645
Asian4445.5
Hispanic or Latino4845
White4848
American Indian and Alaska Native49.546

High school assistant principal age breakdown

The average age of high school assistant principals is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the high school assistant principal population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


High school assistant principal age breakdown

High School Assistant Principal YearsPercentages
40+ years75%
30-40 years21%
20-30 years3%

High school assistant principal educational attainment

The most common degree for high school assistant principals is bachelor's degree, with 52% of high school assistant principals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 38% and master's degree degree at 4%.
  • Bachelor's, 52%
  • Master's, 38%
  • Doctorate, 4%
  • Associate, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

High school assistant principals by degree level

High school assistant principal degreePercentages
Bachelor's52%
Master's38%
Doctorate4%
Associate3%
Other Degrees3%

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High school assistant principal wage gap by degree level

According to the data, high school assistant principals with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $118,335 annually. With a Master's degree, high school assistant principals earn a median annual income of $105,562 compared to $89,701 for high school assistant principals with an Bachelor's degree.
$120,000
$114,000
$108,000
$102,000
$96,000
$90,000
$84,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$105,562
Bachelor's Degree$89,701
Doctorate Degree$118,335

High school assistant principal employment statistics

Most high school assistant principals work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where high school assistant principals work

Below, you can see the size of companies where high school assistant principals work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

High school assistant principal jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees14%
50 - 100 employees26%
100 - 500 employees33%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees19%
> 10,000 employees2%

High school assistant principal jobs by company type

Employees with the high school assistant principal job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most high school assistant principals prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Private

Government

High school assistant principal jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education90%
Private5%
Government5%

High school assistant principal jobs by industry

The most common industries for high school assistant principals are education, government and health care.

Education

Government

Start-up

Manufacturing

Health Care

High school assistant principal industry statistics

High school assistant principal turnover and employment statistics

High school assistant principal unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for high school assistant principals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

High school assistant principal unemployment rate by year

YearHigh school assistant principal unemployment rate
20102.73%
20112.70%
20122.57%
20132.68%
20142.05%
20151.69%
20161.71%
20171.44%
20181.35%
20191.23%
20201.84%
20211.95%

Average high school assistant principal tenure

The average high school assistant principal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 583 high school assistant principals resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

High school assistant principal tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year8%
1-2 years39%
3-4 years20%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years5%
11+ years13%

High school assistant principal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of high school assistant principals that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Project Manager/Quality Control Manager4.08%140,812
Poker Manager8.19%688
Funeral Home Manager9.30%46,129
Lease Administration Supervisor11.54%4,948
Mental Health Program Manager11.66%136,598
Counseling Services Manager14.16%79,137
High School Assistant Principal16.21%-

Similar high school assistant principal jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Project Manager/Quality Control Manager4.08%140,812
Poker Manager8.19%688
Funeral Home Manager9.30%46,129
Lease Administration Supervisor11.54%4,948
Mental Health Program Manager11.66%136,598
Counseling Services Manager14.16%79,137

Foreign languages spoken by high school assistant principals

The most common foreign language among high school assistant principals is Spanish at 78.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.1% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
  • Spanish, 78.6%
  • German, 7.1%
  • Filipino, 7.1%
  • French, 7.1%

High school assistant principal languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish78.6%
German7.1%
Filipino7.1%
French7.1%

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High school assistant principal location demographics

Where do high school assistant principals earn the most?

High school assistant principals earn the most in New Jersey, where the average high school assistant principal salary is $112,310. The map here shows where high school assistant principals earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most High School Assistant Principals?

By looking through more than 583 resumes, we found that the most popular places for high school assistant principals are Houston, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
Number of High School Assistant Principals

High school assistant principal jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Illinois1,845$95,514
2Texas1,731$58,798
3New York1,626$102,084
4Florida1,395$62,370
5Pennsylvania1,337$96,822
6California1,125$95,661
7Virginia1,085$83,127
8North Carolina913$75,108
9Arizona854$66,996
10Ohio840$74,464
11Minnesota805$82,665
12Colorado764$62,983
13Oregon760$84,882
14Maryland729$107,863
15Michigan617$95,759
16Georgia587$76,156
17Missouri542$65,420
18Connecticut512$111,457
19New Jersey477$112,310
20Wisconsin429$82,163
21Indiana425$84,554
22Massachusetts347$108,341
23Kansas297$63,262
24New Hampshire280$98,904
25Nevada278$75,612
26South Carolina273$60,251
27Washington268$101,695
28Tennessee268$72,699
29Idaho240$75,670
30Kentucky235$64,780
31New Mexico234$68,947
32Montana233$76,555
33Nebraska216$62,887
34Arkansas214$61,858
35Alabama196$55,401
36Oklahoma182$54,233
37Iowa180$67,132
38Louisiana169$69,903
39Delaware101$109,954
40Mississippi95$60,900
41West Virginia93$95,876
42Maine85$81,013
43Utah85$70,072
44District of Columbia82$106,992
45Rhode Island80$84,778
46Alaska76$86,945
47Wyoming68$63,509
48North Dakota42$84,656
49South Dakota41$90,146
50Vermont36$105,788
51Hawaii30$58,996

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