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Continuous low academic achievements records of students from low socio-economic backgrounds in secondary schools particularly in science, social science and art subjects is a threat to national development. Proper understanding of the issues involved must be explored in order to address the problem globally and more so in developing countries. The present study investigated the influence of parents’ socio-economic status on academic performance of students in secondary schools in Owerri Education Zone, Imo State, Nigeria. A descriptive research design was employed. The population of 38,700 students in SS II in the sampled Local Government Areas was used and 387 students, representing 10%, were selected randomly. The data collected was analyzed using percentages, mean and standard deviation. Hypotheses were tested with ANCOVA. The result showed that students from low socio-economic backgrounds attend public schools more than those from high socio-economic backgrounds and they achieve less academically than those of high socio-economic backgrounds. The differences in achievements were significant. The socio-economic backgrounds of students also influenced their enrollment in sciences, arts and social sciences. Governments should encourage students from low socio-economic backgrounds by equipping public schools with necessary facilities.

Influence of Parents’ Socio-Economic Status on Academic Achievements of Secondary Schoolstudents in Owerri Imo State, Nigeria.