Academic Performance and Parental Involvement of Indigenoussecondary Stage Studentsin Ri-Bhoi District of Meghalaya

Parental participation is acknowledged as a significant aspect influencing students academic achievement. This research is an effort to ascertain the influence of parental involvement on the academic performance of Indigenous secondary stage students in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. A descriptive survey method was employed, involving 340 secondary stage students. Data was collected using the Parental Involvement Scale developed by Vijaya Laxmi Chaunhan and Gunjan Ganotra Arora (2022). The findings revealed an average level of academic performance among secondary stage students, with varying levels of parental involvement. Significant differences in academic performance were observed between males and females, urban and rural students, and those attending government and private schools. However, no significant difference in parental involvement is seen among secondary school students based on gender and school type, though a significant difference is noted based on location. Additionally, no significant correlation between the academic performance of secondary stage students and parental involvement is noticed concerning this group of participants.These findings highlight the need for a multifaceted approach to improve educational outcomes, addressing disparities in academic performance, enhancing parental involvement, and providing targeted support to students based on their unique needs and circumstances.