Abstract:
The study investigated the poor academic performance of students at three selected junior high schools in Obuasi
Municipality, seeking to determine the inputs and processes that contributed to such an outcome. Based on the
study’s research questions and aims, the researchers chose an exploratory design that combined both qualitative
and quantitative methods for collecting and analysing the data. The target population for the study comprised
students, teachers and parents in respect of all basic schools in Obuasi Municipality. However, the accessible
population was limited to students, parents and teachers in Obuasi West Circuit. The study employed both
simple random and stratified sampling techniques. Questionnaires and past records were used as data sources.
Cross tabulation was adopted for analysis of the relationship between inputs and processes, and performance
outputs. The study found that most respondents accepted that all inputs and processes contributed moderately to
very significantly to poor academic performance. It is therefore concluded that there is a need for all
stakeholders- government departments, teachers, parents and students,etc- to play their respective parts in
addressing the factors that contribute to poor student performance in the schools under study if it is to be
improved.
