This study aims to examine the causes of student violence in higher secondary schools and its impact on academic performance. Survey method was used where the sample consisted of 300 students (155 male and 145 female) from Hazara Division of Pakistan and was selected through simple random stratified sampling. A 27-item questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale was used to collect the data. The structural relationships among the variables were measured using the PLS-SEM approach. The results revealed that psychological factors such as depression, anxiety, impulsivity, and a history of trauma or abuse, as well as social factors such as family, peers, and community, played a significant role in the incidence of violence among students. Environmental factors, including the design and layout of school buildings, low-income families, lack of access to basic needs, and exposure to media, were also found to be contributing factors. These causes of violence negatively impacted the academic performance of students. To prevent and control violence, it is necessary to spread and revive social work services at the societal level and within schools. These findings can inform interventions aimed at reducing violence among students and improving their academic performance.

Keywords : Peace, Violence, Academic Performance.