ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
—— This research examined the correlation among the management styles of school heads, the performance of teachers, and the engagement of external stakeholders in the academe of Bantayan Island, Cebu Province, for the school year 2025–2026. The study employed a descriptive-correlational research approach, encompassing all school heads, 214 intentionally selected teachers with accessible IPCRF evaluations, and 100 externally stratified randomly chosen stakeholders, including parents, alumni, community leaders, and partners. Data were collected via standardized and modified questionnaires, confirmed by pilot testing, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests, including Pearson’s r and Spearman’s rho. The results showed that most school heads used a democratic style of management, and teachers’ performance was assessed as Very Satisfactory based on their IPCRF. Stakeholders showed a lot of interest in communication, making decisions, making sure projects were on track, and overall satisfaction. Correlation study indicated that the management style of school heads was significantly correlated with their age, administrative experience, and attended trainings, whereas teachers’ performance was positively correlated with age, sex, years of teaching, educational attainment, and trainings. The involvement of stakeholders was linked to their age, sex, and marital status, but not to the type of stakeholder. Moreover, a strong positive association was identified between the management style of school heads and stakeholder engagement; however, no significant correlation was observed between stakeholder engagement and teacher performance. The study found out that mature management and participative governance increase community involvement, and that professional development makes teachers more successful. However, teacher performance is still more directly linked to internal causes than to stakeholder involvement. The findings were used to come up with a recommended strategic management program to make school governance better, give teachers more skills, and make collaboration between stakeholders stronger. Keywords — Management style, Performance , External stakeholders’ engagement , in the Academe Province of Cebu, Philippines