Participative Leadership as an Approach to Achieving Local Excellence in Secondary Schools at Hail City

This study aims to assess participative leadership levels in Hail City's secondary schools. A secondary objective is to measure the level of institutional quality in these schools. In addition, the research explores the effect of participative leadership on achieving institutional excellence in secondary schools in Hail City, exploring differences in institutional quality and participative leadership between public and private schools, as well as considering whether or not they are affected by the academic background of secondary school employees. The study utilized electronic research methods to analyze data from 245 secondary schools in Hail City between November and December 2023. The findings highlight how important authority, decision-making, and interpersonal connections are in creating an excellent learning environment and raising academic achievement. The significance of good leadership practices in raising overall school performance is highlighted by the positive and statistically significant association between participative leadership elements and institutional excellence. The results highlight how important it is to promote collaboration, teamwork, and positive interpersonal interactions within school communities to improve institutional performance. Additionally, the research highlights the influence of leadership practices in determining school performance by demonstrating the impact of participative leadership aspects on institutional excellence.