This study examined academic anxiety among 80 adolescent students aged 14-16 on Minicoy Island. The study aimed to measure and compare academic anxiety levels between boys and girls, and examine the relationship between school environment and academic anxiety. Students completed the Academic Anxiety Scale. Results found that 32% of students had low anxiety, 42% had average anxiety, and 26% had high anxiety. The study found no significant difference in anxiety levels between boys and girls. However, students at government schools reported higher anxiety than private schools, possibly due to poorer teaching quality at government schools. The study concluded that many students experience high academic anxiety, which can negatively impact their physical and mental health if not addressed.