Language learning is a habit forming process. It is a specialized skill, which can be developed in the child spontaneously, without any conscious effort or formal instruction. Language is a system of arbitrary conventionalized vocal, written or gestural symbols that enable learners to communicate intelligibly with one another. Language Learning is a conscious study of learning the rules and the grammar of a language. Second Language Learning (SLL) refers to the learning of any language in addition to the learning of one’s first language or mother tongue. The attitude of students towards English language learning plays a significant role in acquiring the skills of English language learning. Most of the students in the regional medium schools find it difficult in learning English. There are various factors that contribute for the learning of Second Language in school curriculum. The present study is an attempt to explore the factors that affect the attitude of secondary school students towards English language learning. The researchers used Descriptive Survey method for the present investigation. The data were collected using a well developed and standardized questionnaire from a sample of 1000 students (500 Boys and 500 Girls) studying in the Secondary Schools located in the Rural as well as Urban areas in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. The sample was selected using Stratified Random Sampling technique. Mean score values, standard deviations; t-tests and one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used for analysis of data. The findings of the study revealed that the demographic variables – gender, type of school management and location of the institution have no influence on the attitude of secondary school students towards English language learning