Education has long been recognized as a critical component of economic growth. Secondary education occupies a strategic place in the educational system that links the primary and university levels of education. Accordingly, the Ethiopian government has been working to ensure that secondary education is accessible for all. However, education has only increased in terms of schooling. We conducted this study to analyze factors that contribute to secondary school students' academic performance in Mecha district, Ethiopia. Data collected from 389 sample respondents were analyzed using both descriptive and regression analyzes. We found considerable mean differences between male and female students. The result of the multiple linear regression model also indicated that mothers’ educational level, study time of students, student-teacher ratio, and negative peer pressure were the most factors determining students’ academic performance. The result suggests that the average mark of students would increase, as their mothers became more educated. Furthermore, we documented that a higher student-teacher ratio contributed to low students' academic performance. Lastly, recommendations were made based on the findings of the study to policymakers and concerned bodies so that academic performance could be increased.
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