McHenry Times

Administrators in Community High School District 155 earn an average of $143,255 per year, ranking 66th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 2.2% higher than in 2022 and 4.4% more than in 2021. District administrators made 22.5% more than the state average of $116,908.

Administrator salaries depend on the district’s size, location, and resources, as well as the individual’s level of experience and education, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Community High School District 155 enrolled 5,394 students at the time. This means there was an average of 112 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

Community High School District 155 roughly covers schools within McHenry County and has a main office in Crystal Lake.

District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.

The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found over 4,000 unfilled teaching positions and 162 vacant administrator roles in the 2023-24 school year. Core subjects like English, literature, and math faced the most significant shortages.

The survey also shows that more than a third of school leaders reported difficulties filling administrator positions. Burnout, increased workload, and higher compensation offered by neighboring districts were cited as major factors contributing to staff turnover.

State Rank	Year	Average salary	Student-to-administrator ratio
66	2023	$143,255	112-to-1
69	2022	$140,226	116-to-1
71	2021	$137,280	118-to-1
78	2020	$134,411	119-to-1
102	2019	$128,177	124-to-1
105	2018	$125,127	119-to-1
113	2017	$122,724	118-to-1
123	2016	$117,955	122-to-1
125	2015	$116,798	123-to-1
112	2014	$116,014	128-to-1