ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to find out the effect of socio-economic status of parent on the achievement of secondary school students in Obubra Local Government Area of Delta state. It is the fact that the home in which the comes from has an effect on his/her academic achievement in school. Questionnaires were given to students to enable the researcher appraise the issue of the effect of socio-economic status of parents on the academic achievement. Simple percentage was used to analyze the data collected. This was done to test effectively the three research questions.
1. Is there a relationship between the facilities provided at home and the academic achievement of students?
2. Is there a relationship between the occupation of parents and parental encouragement on the academic achievement of students?
3. Is there a relationship between the type of family and academic achievement of students.
From the analysis of the data, the following findings emerged. Facilities provided at home have effect on students/ academic achievement. Parent occupations also effect students’ achievement in school. The type of family does not affect student’s achievement.
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