The main purpose of this study was to critically examine the impact of community involvement in the development of public secondary schools in Shinyanga District. The study objectives were to: Determine the nature of community involvement in the development of public secondary schools, identify the impact of community involvement in the development of public secondary schools, determine challenges hindering community involvement and finally identify the possible solutions. The research used both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The study obtained information from 123 participants from 3 schools. The researcher used questionnaires, observation checklist and interview guide to collect data. The study found out that, community members were involved in school matters through their contributions in form of money, labor and material provision. The study discovered that there was very low community involvement and thus low impact on public secondary school development. The study recommended that all responsible organs should educate community members of their role to raise their participation in public secondary schools.