Perceptions and opinions of secondary school principals on the status of microcomputers in the schools are examined. Mailed questionnaires to a random stratified sample of principals of 21 junior high schools and 73 junior/senior and senior high schools yielded a 64 percent response rate. Findings indicate that the average school allots 3 to 6 percent of its instructional equipment and materials budget for computer hardware and project a 15 percent rate of growth for computer purchases in 1990. Conclusions also demonstrate the need for formal computer training of principals and teachers, and the provision of incentives for computer literacy. Fifteen tables and four graphs are included. (9 references) (LMI)