Gender Disparity in Educational Leadership

Female school principals in St. Lucia have an average student performance score of 85%, while male principals have an average score of 80%.

At public secondary schools in St. Lucia, the percentage of female educators for the period 2019/2020 was 86%.

Gender-diverse leadership teams are 10% more likely to perform above the national average in student achievement scores.

Cultural norms and gender stereotypes are significant barriers to women's leadership in education in St. Lucia, affecting 70% of surveyed women.

Limited access to leadership training and mentorship affects only 30% of women’s advancement in educational leadership.

Female leaders in St. Lucia are 30% more likely to involve teachers and staff in decision-making processes than male leaders.

Institutional biases do not play a role in the underrepresentation of women in educational leadership positions in St. Lucia.

Caribbean teacher unions have a 65% female membership, one of the lowest in Teacher Unions.

The implementation of family-friendly policies can help women manage work and family responsibilities effectively, according to 60% of the respondents in the ILO Gender Report.

Female school principals in St. Lucia have a 95% average student performance score compared to male principals.