Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between practice of distributed
leadership and students’ academic achievement in selected secondary schools of KolfeKeraniyo sub
City Administration in Addis Ababa. The study employed a correlation research design and
quantitative and qualitative approach. A total of 7 secondary schools were selected by purposive
sampling. Regarding the respondents of the study, 22 department heads, 166 teachers and 15 viceprincipals were selected using simple random sampling technique. On the other hand, 7 school
principals were selected by purposive. Data for the study were collected through questionnaire,
interview and document analysis. Data obtained through questionnaire were analyzed using
statistical tools like mean, weighed mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation coefficient,
independent sample t-test, and multiple regression analysis used by computing the data on SPSS
version 25. The finding of this study indicated that Practice of distributed leadership were in setting
and defining the school vision, mission and goal, in building effective relationship, sharing leadership
responsibilities as well and Promoting conducive school environment of learning were
(mean=2.70,Sd =.55) which indicates moderate . Furthermore, the findings of this study revealed
that, there is statistically significant relationship between practice of distributed leadership and
students’ academic achievement(r=.761, r2 =.57, p<.05). The major finding of this study indicated
that practice of distributed leadership had significant and strong positive correlation with students’
academic achievement, as well as emerged as form of practice of distributed leadership (collective,
collaborative and coordinated) the most significant predictor of students’ academic achievement .
Therefore, it was recommended that the school leaders be committed to assisting the teaching
learning process and providing practice of distributed leadership by developing collaboration,
coordination, networking and partnerships work relationships between all staff members for students’
academic Achievement.
