Family Background as a Determinant of Students Academic Performance in Accounting in Some Selected School in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana

Education is the primary agent of transformation towards sustainable development. It increases people’s capacities to transform their visions for society into reality. All countries strive for quality education for their sustainable development. Family backgrounds have been highlighted as of great importance in moulding the performance of children in schools worldwide. This study therefore investigated the influence of family background on the academic performance of students in some selected senior high school in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The study employed a descriptive survey design. The target population was 2,000 Accounting students in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The study used a sample of 200 Accounting students who were selected by the use of a multi-stage sampling method. Data was collected by the use of questionnaire for students. The data was then analysed quantitatively and presented using frequencies, mean and standard deviation. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to aid in generating a summary of results which were represented in tabular form. The findings of the study showed that parentsƒ?? education level, parentsƒ?? occupation and family size have a significant influence on accounting studentsƒ?? academic performance. However, the findings showed that income level of parents does not significantly influence accounting studentsƒ?? academic performance. The findings also showed that family background variables have a significant influence on accounting studentsƒ?? academic performance.