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This longitudinal study explores the relationship between peer tutoring and academic performance among high school students. Peer tutoring, an educational practice where students tutor their peers, has gained attention for its potential to enhance academic outcomes and student engagement. This study investigates how participation in peer tutoring programs affects students' grades, test scores, and overall academic achievement throughout their high school years. It also identifies key factors that influence the effectiveness of peer tutoring, including session frequency, session quality, subject areas, and tutor and tutee characteristics. Data were collected from a sample of 500 high school students, evenly divided between those who participate in peer tutoring and those who do not. Analysis revealed that students involved in peer tutoring demonstrated higher average GPAs (3.45 vs. 3.10), improved test scores (85.2 vs. 78.6), and a greater likelihood of meeting or exceeding grade-level standards (75% vs. 55%) compared to non-participants. Key factors such as the frequency and quality of tutoring sessions, the subject matter, and the characteristics of both tutors and tutees significantly influenced the effectiveness of peer tutoring. Specifically, higher frequency and better quality of sessions were associated with improved academic outcomes, and experienced tutors and motivated tutees showed greater benefits. The findings suggest that peer tutoring can be a highly effective educational tool when implemented with attention to these key factors. Recommendations include optimizing the frequency and quality of tutoring sessions, focusing on high-impact subjects like mathematics, and ensuring that tutors are well-trained and tutees are engaged. This study contributes valuable insights into how peer tutoring can be leveraged to improve academic performance and offers practical suggestions for enhancing its effectiveness in high school settings.