Dewey G. Cornell|Kathan Shukla|Timothy R. Konold
Authoritative School Climate and Student Academic Engagement, Grades, and Aspirations in Middle and High Schools
University of Virginia|University of Virginia|University of Virginia
study tested theory authoritative school climate characterized disciplinary structure student support conducive positive academic outcomes middle high school students multilevel multivariate modeling student school levels conducted using school surveys completed statewide samples 39364 students grades 7 8 423 middle schools 48027 students grades 9 12 323 high schools consistent authoritative school climate theory higher disciplinary structure student support associated higher student engagement school higher course grades higher educational aspirations student level samples school level higher disciplinary structure associated higher engagement higher student support associated higher engagement grades samples overall findings add new evidence authoritative school climate conducive student academic success middle high schools