CORRELATION BETWEEN FAMILY SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECOND YEAR STUDENTS OF COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES UNDER THE FLEXIBLE LEARNING MODALITY FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

This study aimed to examine a possible correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. It determined if income levels, occupation status, educational attainment and housing unit conditions has any significant correlation with student’s Grade Point Average. It used Pearson Product Moment Correlation as its statistical method and the 2nd year College of Arts and Sciences student of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation as its respondents. Due to its relatively low unit count being 94 students, the research employed Purposive sampling and distributes the survey form in person. Findings of the study found out that during the flexible learning modality, there was no significant correlation between parental educational levels and employment status, household size and housing conditions, and GPA. However, a weak negative correlation with income and GPA was found, contrary to what the literature suggests. The research suggests that possible externalities hold more weight in determining the performance of students during the Flexible Learning modality.