INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF GWALE LOCAL GOVERNMENT)

Abstracts The study on influence of parental socio-economic status on the academic performance of secondary school students. The objective of the study is to examine the relationship between various socio-economic factors (such as income level, educational background, and occupational status of parents) and students' academic outcomes. determine how these socio-economic factors impact students' access to educational resources, learning environments, and support systems that contribute to academic achievement. The data were gotten from both primary and secondary sources of data. The findings Students from high socio-economic backgrounds perform better academically due to access to better educational facilities, learning resources, and support systems.Parents with higher SES are more likely to be involved in their children's academic activities, positively affecting their performance. The study recommended that, Government should try to Introduce policies that provide financial support to students from low socio-economic backgrounds, such as scholarships, free textbooks, and subsidized school meals. Improve public school infrastructure and ensure equal access to quality education for all students.