This literature review examines the relationship between extracurricular activities and academic achievement for different demographic groups. The review found that: - Females who participate in athletics tend to have higher GPAs than males. - Students from low socioeconomic backgrounds benefit greatly from participation, which is linked to higher educational aspirations and college graduation rates. - Involvement helps racial/ethnic minority students ease social transitions and improves time management skills. - While 25% of teens struggle with mental health issues, participation may reduce stress and correlate with better academic performance. - Students get more involved in extracurriculars to strengthen their college applications by standing out. The review concludes that more research