Having a disability is not easy. It hurdles so many things that a student wants to do. It limits their mobility and capability, especially in achieving school-related tasks. This study aimed to explore the challenges, aspirations, and coping mechanisms of Senior high School students with disability and is anchored to Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura and others as this studys guiding theoretical framework. A qualitative design utilizing a phenomenological approach was used with a purposeful sample of four students from Senior High school with different disabilities. Interviews and semi-structured guide questions were conducted to explore the students experiences with special needs. Thematic analysis was employed for the data by coding, categorizing, creating themes, and data reduction. The themes that emerged from the data on the lived experiences of Senior High school students were challenges in terms of accessibility, Curriculum Adaptation, and Peer interaction.  The themes in terms of coping mechanisms were ignoring individuals, managing time wisely, and having faith in God.  The findings of this study can contribute to teachers and future researchers about Senior high school students lived experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms in dealing with students with disabilities.

Senior High School

Qualitative Research

Special Needs

lived experiences

coping mechanism