The principal, in addition to chairing the College Council, serves as the chief executive of the college.

The current principal, Nathan Gray, is serving his first year as principal.

The first principal, Thomas A. Hinsel, served from the opening of the school until 2004.

Some 300 districts have 500 students or fewer, and in many such cases the principal also serves as superintendent.

The first principal, Calvin C. Linnemann, served from 1951 to 1957.

The new principal, David C. Burleson, will serve as only the fifth in the history of the school.

When the five boroughs were consolidated, principals served as principal-teachers.

Since the school's opening, nine principals have served the school and its community.

During this period, three principals served the school for more than 6 years each:

Seven principals have served the school in the half century of its existence; its current chief is Mr. Hall.