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This study examined the factors associated with Grade 10 students’ choice of senior high school in terms of socioeconomic, academic, and environmental considerations. Using a descriptive research design, the study involved 30 Grade 10 students. Data were gathered through a survey questionnaire and analyzed using frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and correlation analysis. The findings revealed that socioeconomic factors were generally considered important, with the family’s ability to support additional expenses, such as uniforms and school projects, obtaining the highest mean of 4.30. Among academic factors, teacher recommendations received the highest mean of 4.60, highlighting the potential role of teachers in guiding students’ school choices. For environmental factors, the convenience of school schedules and the availability of co-curricular activities obtained the highest means of 3.60. When asked to identify the most important consideration in choosing a senior high school, 46.67% of respondents selected school reputation and academic quality, followed by proximity to home (20.00%) and safety and facilities (13.33%). The correlation analysis also suggested possible associations between selected family profile variables and students’ perceptions of school-choice factors, although the statistical results require verification before definitive interpretation. Overall, the findings indicate that senior high school selection involves considerations related to educational quality, family financial capacity, teacher guidance, accessibility, and available student opportunities. The study highlights the importance of providing students and their families with clear information about academic programs, school expenses, and extracurricular opportunities to support informed school selection. Further research involving larger and more diverse samples is recommended to determine whether these findings are consistent across different educational settings.