This study aims to observe, analyze, and determine whether Senior High School students in the

Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception perceive that discrimination and bias exist based on a

student’s choice of strand. The researchers gathered data using a survey questionnaire, asking whether

they have experienced firsthand or observed others being discriminated and prejudiced on the basis of

their strand and quantify their observations of this phenomena using a non-numerical rating scale. It

also asked respondents to characterize their opinion of the hypothetical existence of such phenomenon.

Results show that two-thirds (66.15%) and four out of five (88.21%) of the respondents have

experienced firsthand and observed others being discriminated and prejudiced based on their strand,

respectively. The respondents, also, were generally divided over whether strand-based discrimination

and bias is harmful or normal with an average result of 48.72% and 33.33%, respectively, and 17.95%

saying they have no opinion on the matter.

Based on the results, the researchers concluded that Senior High School students in FCIC perceive that

strand-based discrimination and bias exists.

Keywords: discrimination, bias, prejudice, k-12, senior high school, educational system