The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of parental funding on learner retention in Secondary schools. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design with its population drawn from principals, class teachers and students’ representatives giving a target population of 1340. Yamane formula was used to select a suitable sample of 308 to represent the study population in data collection. Data collection instruments that were be used in the study included; the questionnaire, interview schedules and document analysis. Reliability of the instruments was determined through test-retest method and a Cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.734 was computed, which was considered sufficient for use of the questionnaires in the actual study. To attain validity of the research instruments the researcher sought for opinions from the colleagues and experts. Data was analyzed using; frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviation Spearman’s correlation and linear regression statistics. The study concluded that parental funding has statistically significant effects on learner retention in schools. Thus, learners whose parents provide money for levies required in schools stand better chances of successfully completing the secondary level of education.
Free Day secondary Education, Learner, Parental Funding, Retention
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