Teenage pregnancy is a leading cause of school dropout among adolescent girls in Accra, limiting educational and career prospects. This study examines the relationship between teenage pregnancy and school discontinuation, assessing the influence of parental and community support on school retention. A cross-sectional survey of 400 teenage mothers and at-risk adolescents was conducted across urban and peri-urban communities.

Results indicate that 70% of teenage mothers dropped out of school, with financial constraints (42%) and stigma (31%) being the primary reasons. Multivariate analysis showed that girls with strong parental support had significantly lower odds of school dropout (OR = 0.42, 95% CI: 0.29-0.61, p < 0.001). Community interventions, such as mentorship programs, were associated with a 2.9 times higher likelihood of school retention (95% CI: 2.1-4.0, p < 0.001). These findings underscore the need for targeted policies supporting adolescent mothers' education and re-enrollment programs.