Academic Performance in Physics of Fourth Year High School Students in one Public High School in Batangas City, Philippines

The main purpose of this study is to determine the academic performance in Physics of fourth year high school students in one public school in Batangas City, Philippines. Descriptive type of research was utilized in the study. Findings showed that the results of student performance in physics as well as the achievement test are all satisfactory. The students encountered difficulties in the conduct of science investigatory project which is considered very serious, use of IT in presenting report and use of English language in expressing ideas with serious problems. The proposed activities to enhance the performance level of students in Physics are offered.

Keywords: Physics, academic performance, achievement test