ABSTRACT This study attempted to examine challenges and impacts of civic and ethical education in secondary schools of wag Himra administrative zone. The participants of the study were 465 students, 40 teachers, 6 principals, and 3 supervisors. Two instruments were used to gather the required data for the study. These were challenges and impacts of civic and ethical questions students' and teachers self report questionnaire. In addition to this interview was conducted with school principals and supervisors. The study employed a descriptive survey method. In addition both quantitative and qualitative research approach were used. To analyzed and interpreted quantitative data and some open-ended questions t-test and percentage methods employed whereas responses collected through interview and open ended questionnaires narrated with words. The result obtained showed that there was no a statically significance difference between the t- calculated and t- critical value showing the· practice of students right taking in secondary schools of the study area was very good. There was a statically difference between the t- calculated and t- critical value showing the practice of students' duties or obligation in secondary schools students of the study area was not satisfactory. Sttidents had developed a favorable attitude towards civic and ethical education. The formation of students' sense of equality in between men and a woman in secondary schools of the study area was to some extent good. On the formation of Students sense of responsibility in over all issues of the school, the result confirmed that students partly had a sense of responsibility in over all issues of the school. On the extent of students' formation of democratic culture like peaceful resolution of differences in secondary schools of the study area was to a certain extent good. On the students' active community participation, the result indicated, the active community participation of students in secondary schools of the study area was moderate. There was no a statistically significant difference between the t­ calculated and t- critical value showing the students were -not doing their teaching-learning and evaluating activities independently. To some extent, students kept rules and regulations of tre school. From the result of two sample t-test, there was no a statistically significant difference between the t­ calculated and t- critical value showing students were develop the understanding of civic knowledge. To a certain extent students' have developed civic skills. Regarding the practice of principles of ethics, respondents rated as partially agree. Absence of qualified teachers, their inability to use appropriate teaching methodology few teachers, lack of interest in teaching. Lack of appropriate administration and lack of supervision support, lack of text and reference books were reported to be the challenges to • implement Civic and Ethical Education properly. Implications of the results are discussed and recommendations are also forwarded. III ..