principal

noun10 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3
school principal8.5

Refers to the head of a school, typically for primary or secondary education.

public-school principal8.2

The head of a school that is funded and controlled by the government.

high-school principal8.0

The head of a school for students aged approximately 14 to 18.

assistant principal7.9

A person who is second in rank to a principal in a school.

vice principal7.7

A deputy to a principal, often sharing administrative duties.

middle-school principal7.5

The head of a school for students between elementary and high school.

elementary-school principal7.2

The head of a school for the first years of a child's education.

college principal6.8

Refers to the head of a college, a post-secondary educational institution.

private-school principal6.0

The head of a school funded by private individuals or groups, not the state.

independent-school principal5.5

The head of a school that is not funded or controlled by the government.