Objective. To describe the characteristics of work in the academic performance of students from Educational Center of Basic Education (CEBA) María Inmaculada. Methods. Basic type study, descriptive level and mixed techniques, research design: sequential explanatory (DEXPLIS). The sample comprised of 31 students that work from 14 to 18 years old. The statistical methodology used was descriptive and chi square tests were used. Results. It was found that the labor characteristics of the students are mostly very harsh, highlighting working hours greater than 8 hours a day, daytime subsistence jobs. Regarding academic performance, it was reported that 64% presented admissible grades of achievement, predicted according to the national learning scale (ECA) regulated by the Department of Education of Peru. It is adjusted to the literal, descriptive and categorical scales. The rest of the studen...