RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

The study sought to examine the impact of the strategic plan on students’ academic performance in Tanzania. The study used mixed method research approach with descriptive and case study research designs. The sample for the study was 72 respondents including 06 heads of school, 06 teachers and 60 students. The study used both purposive and simple random sampling techniques to get the required sample. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires and focus group discussion. From the study, quantitative data were analysed through descriptive statistics and presented using frequency distribution tables and percentages. The qualitative data were categorized into themes and presented in forms of narratives. The study findings revealed that strategic plan has positive impacts on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Tanzania. It is concluded that strategic plan implementation has led to school effectiveness and consequently high students’ academic performance to the public secondary schools.

Academic Performance, School, Strategic Plan