Yekunoamlack AlemuGizachew Admasu2026-10-192026-10-192013-06-01https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/9173This study assessed the school climate of preparatory schools in Addis Ababa. Adescriptive survey method was utilized to carry out the study. A sample of 3 sub- citiesand 6 preparatory schools were selected through simple random sarnpling technique.Besides,12 principals, 20 department heads were selected by using purposive samplingtechnique to analyze qualitative type questions. The instruments used to collect data werequestionnaire and interviews. The data were analyzed using percentages,mean, standarddeviation and t- test. The findings revealed that teachers were not fully satisfied with theschool principals' written and verbal communication with the staff members; the spiritof collaboration was found at average; the participation of teachers in decision makingwas limited; the school rules were implemented by teachers and principalsinconsistently; and the level teachers encouragement was law The level of stdents 'satisfaction on the function of school libraries was law. Bases on the findingspreparatory schools in Addis Ababa were implemented closed type of climate. It can beconcluded that the school climate in preparatory schools of Addis Ababa might not be ina position of conducive teaching and learning atmosphere. It was suggested thatprincipals should work to create an open type of climate to enhance better collaborationamong teachers by giving equal emphasis to the social needs and task achievement, andby using informal channel of communication. They should also make use of aparticipatory decisions making by empowering teachers. The school management shouldorganize the school laboratories and libraries by mobilizing recourses to give theexpected service. The school management encourages teachers to use educationaltechnologies to support the lessons.enCurrent Status of School Climate of PreparatoryThesis