The Influence of School Learning Environment on Students' Academic Performance: A Case of Secondary Schools in Morogoro Municipality

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of school learning environment on students? academic performance, a case of secondary schools in Morogoro Municipality. The sample size of this study was 269 respondents. This study used simple random sampling technique in selection of form four students and purposive sampling technique in selection of teachers. Primary data were collected through questionnaire and interview methods, while secondary data were collected through documentary reviews. The findings of the study revealed that, majority of respondents noted that classrooms and teaching and learning facilities influence students? academic performance with 94.7% and 91.5% respectively. Furthermore, the findings of the study show that 68.1%, 55.7%, and 48% of respondents indicated that provision of electricity and electrical facilities, accessibility to school laboratory equipments, availability of water supply influence students? academic performance respectively. The study recommends that, Government should ensure there is an effective maintenance or renovation of old buildings, chairs, desks, recreational equipment among others. Furthermore, on side of secondary schools, these actions should be a part and parcel of their daily activities.