Academic Achievement and the Discipline of Learners in Secondary Schools in Kiruhura District, Western Uganda

The study explored the connection between academic achievement and the discipline of learners in secondary schools in Kiruhura District, Uganda. The objectives of the study were to establish the relationship between academic achievement and the discipline of learners in public secondary schools in Kiruhura district, western Uganda. A cross-sectional research design and mixed-methods approach were employed. The target population was 2758 individuals comprising 2579 learners, 7 head teachers, and 172 teachers. The sample size was 349, determined using Slovene's formula. Seven schools and head teachers were purposively selected, and 321 learners and 21 teachers were selected using simple random and stratified sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires. Content validity index and Cronbach’s alpha were used to determine the validity and reliability of quantitative data, recording was used to guarantee the reliability of quantitative data, Additionally, the data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequencies, percentages, mean scores, and summary tables. Inferential analysis showed significant relationships between discipline and academic achievement (r = .21, p = .043). The study concluded that academic achievement and the discipline of learners. The study recommended that, since academic achievement is significantly related to the discipline of learners, the Ministry of Education and sports should come up with a curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.