The main objective of this research is to evaluate the quality of work life in public high school students in southern Sonora, in order to know their perception of the balance between their academic and personal lives, as well as to identify areas for improvement that
can benefit their performance and well-being. The object of study is composed of high school students from two public high schools in southern Sonora. The sample included 319 students between 14 and 18 years old, selected through probabilistic sampling, where
a previously validated and reliable instrument was applied to find the results, which showed that 72% of the students perceive a moderate quality of life in their academic environment. The results of the three variables evaluated in the instrument are on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is the lowest rating and 5 is the highest. The quality of life in high school obtained a score of 3.48, which indicates a moderate perception, with room for improvement. Academic identity reached a 3.70, reflecting a relatively high sense of belonging and academic engagement. Academic performance registered a 3.64, showing a satisfactory performance, but with opportunities for optimization. Overall, the results are positive, although there is still room to strengthen each aspect.