This study examined the influence of parental involvement and encouragement on students' academic performance, considering the potential moderating effects of gender, locality, type of educational institution, and medium of instruction. A quantitative survey approach was employed with a sample of 300 students from various schools. The results demonstrated a significant positive correlation between parental encouragement and academic achievement (r = 0.41, p < 0.001), indicating that higher levels of parental involvement and support were associated with better academic performance.