Abstract:

Studies have often investigated the factors affecting students’ academic performance, identifying factors such as school infrastructure, instructional quality, student-teacher involvement and students’ learning habits. Yet the extent to which school-community interaction influence students’ academic performance has received relatively less academic attention. This study examines how school-community relationships impact students' academic achievement, focusing on community engagement in school management and its influence on Junior High School (JHS) students' academic performance. Utilizing a qualitative case study design with 60 participants, data was collected through focus group discussions and interviews. The findings indicate low community involvement in school management, largely due to ineffective communication, insufficient funding, and poor school leadership. The study contributes to the theoretical understanding of school-community partnerships by emphasizing their direct impact on academic outcomes. The study recommends prioritizing policies that encourage community involvement, improving communication between schools and communities, and securing adequate resources for school projects.