2021-02-042021-02-04http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/865ix, 99p. : ill.This study on challenges faced by administrators of rural Senior High Schools focuses on areas that reveal the weaknesses side or inadequate areas of rural Senior High School educational administrators in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai District of Western Region. The subject or respondents for the study were the teaching staff with administrative responsibility positions and some executives of the Parent Teacher Associations (P.T.A) of the schools where the study was conducted. Seventy respondents in administrative position including 10 P.T.A executive members were selected by using purposive sampling and census. The research design for this study was the descriptive survey. Questionnaires and interview guide were used to gather data for the study. The data that were obtained were described and analysed using percentages and frequencies. The researcher found out that: Physical facilities were overstretched in the two schools. The schools were always in financial difficulties. Both schools were observed to have low staff retention rate. Teachers’ absenteeism was high in both schools where the study was conducted. Based upon the findings in this study, it was recommended that: Teaching and learning resources should be upgraded to meet the test of time and parents must be educated on the importance of prompt payment of fees. School administrators should identify other sources of funding schools such as establishment of school farm and liaise with local and international organisations. Incentive packages should be put in place to attract and retain qualified staff.AdministratorsEducational administratorsSchool administrationThesis