Reading Comprehension and Academic Performance of Students

Reading comprehension is a fundamental skill that significantly influences students’ academic success, particularly at the Senior High School level where academic tasks demand higher-order thinking skills. This study investigated the relationship between reading comprehension and academic performance of Grade 12 Senior High School students of San Miguel National High School, San Miguel, Bulacan, during School Year 2022–2023. The study employed a quantitative correlational research design involving 258 Grade 12 students selected through simple random sampling. A 40-item standardized reading comprehension test was used to measure students’ reading comprehension levels, while academic performance was determined using the students’ General Weighted Average (GWA). Descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, were used to describe the students’ demographic profile, reading comprehension levels, and academic performance. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient was applied to determine the relationship between reading comprehension and academic performance. Results revealed that the respondents demonstrated a high level of reading comprehension and very high academic performance. Furthermore, findings indicated a weak but statistically significant positive relationship between reading comprehension and academic performance (r = .355, p = .001).The results suggest that improvements in students’ reading comprehension are associated with better academic performance. Hence, strengthening reading comprehension through effective instructional strategies and school-wide literacy programs is recommended to further enhance students’ academic achievement.