The Council of the Great City Schools (Council or CGCS) has studied the extent to which some of the large urban school districts overcome the impact of low socioeconomic status, English Learner status, and special education needs among students. As key figures overseeing administrative operations and policy implementation, superintendents are responsible for driving organizational excellence and student success. Over time, the superintendent's role has evolved from mere administrative oversight to strategic leadership, encompassing community engagement and crisis management. This study updates historical reports on the superintendency conducted by the Council and aims to uncover trends in superintendent pay, tenure, and turnover in system leadership by examining the characteristics of urban school district superintendents within 77 of the Councils' current 78 member districts. This study focuses on understanding the racial and gender demographics of superintendents, trends in superintendent tenure, the prevalence of turnover within demographic groups as well as the relationship between superintendent and district characteristics and base salaries. By addressing these questions, the Council seeks to provide some insight that may inform conversation on the challenges facing urban school district leadership and inform strategies to promote stability and effectiveness in urban district leadership roles.