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Primary data was collected through questionnaire and interview to assess the capability of heads of schools in managing schools; the strategies they use to improve students’ academic performance, and the efficacy of those strategies. The study found out that out of 10 head of schools none had undergone management training. The popular strategies that head of schools use to improve students’ academic performance, ranged from motivating teachers to sanctions. Although most of the heads of schools did not have the formal management training, their management strategies were efficient given the situation of the community secondary schools in Rombo district. Summary of the conclusion: The study recommends that the Government should consider training of the school heads so as to ensure quality management of the schools. It is also imploring the school managers to make efforts in developing themselves academically. 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The study found out that out of 10 head of schools none had undergone management training. The popular strategies that head of schools use to improve students’ academic performance, ranged from motivating teachers to sanctions. Although most of the heads of schools did not have the formal management training, their management strategies were efficient given the situation of the community secondary schools in Rombo district. Summary of the conclusion: The study recommends that the Government should consider training of the school heads so as to ensure quality management of the schools. It is also imploring the school managers to make efforts in developing themselves academically. The study further recommends that management skills to be added in teachers training programme to expose teachers to management issues. 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