INFLUENCE OF PARENTS SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN TARAUNI LOCAL GOVERNMENT KANO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
This study investigated the influence of parents’ socio-economic status on secondary school students’ academic achievement in English Language in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria. Socio-economic status, measured through parents’ level of education, occupation, and income, plays a significant role in shaping students’ educational outcomes. English Language, being the medium of instruction in Nigerian schools, is a critical subject that determines students’ overall academic success. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, with data collected from selected secondary schools within Tarauni LGA. Findings from related literature indicate that students from high socio-economic backgrounds tend to perform better academically due to access to learning materials, parental support, and conducive learning environments. The study concludes that parents’ socio-economic status has a significant influence on students’ achievement in English Language and recommends policy interventions to support students from low socio-economic backgrounds.
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