School Management On Academic Performance Of Pubuc Secondary Schools In Rangwe Division Homa-Bay County, Kenya

ABSTRACT

Since the introduction of formal education, there has steady growth in enrolment in

secondary schools in Kenya. This in tum has raised concerns about the quality of

education especially with respect to equity, access, relevance and efficiency of

secondary education. This study sought to investigate school management on

academic performance, students' achievement in numeracy of k.c.s.e was used as

indicator of quality.

The study utilized survey design, purposive and stratified random sample of 20

secondary schools out of 40 secondary schools in Rang we Division Homa Bay County.

Teachers, B.O.G members, P.T.A members were purposefully selected while pupils and

parents were sampled at random. Data was collected using questionnaires, interviews

and observation. The study outcome showed that the education system was moving in

the right pace and direction towards the attainment of the education goals, some

deficiencies in achievement test scores, learning facilities and human resources factors

were observed. From these findings, recommendations on ways of improving quality of secondary education in Kenya were formulated.

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