SMK Karya Nasional telah memanfaatkan sistem informasi dalam kegiatan akademik, namun penerapannya masih menghadapi kendala berupa sistem yang berjalan secara parsial, belum terintegrasi antarbagian, keterlambatan pelaporan data, serta proses pencatatan yang masih dilakukan secara manual. Kondisi ini menyebabkan pengelolaan layanan akademik belum berjalan secara efektif dan efisien. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kondisi pemanfaatan sistem informasi, menyusun perencanaan strategis sistem informasi, serta merumuskan rekomendasi strategi SI/TI di SMK Karya Nasional menggunakan metode Ward and Peppard. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan terapan dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan studi pustaka. Analisis dilakukan menggunakan Value Chain Analysis, PESTEL Analysis, SWOT Analysis, dan McFarlan Strategic Grid untuk mengkaji lingkungan bisnis dan lingkungan SI/TI secara internal maupun eksternal. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem informasi di SMK Karya Nasional belum sepenuhnya terintegrasi dan memerlukan pengembangan yang selaras dengan kebutuhan strategis sekolah. Berdasarkan analisis Ward and Peppard, dihasilkan rekomendasi strategi SI/TI berupa pengembangan Sistem Informasi Akademik Terintegrasi, sistem penjadwalan akademik, portal akademik orang tua, Learning Management System (LMS), dan sistem monitoring siswa. Penelitian ini menghasilkan dokumen perencanaan strategis sistem informasi sebagai acuan pengembangan SI/TI di SMK Karya Nasional guna meningkatkan kualitas layanan akademik secara berkelanjutan.

SMK Karya Nasional has utilized information systems in academic activities; however, their implementation still faces challenges such as systems operating in a fragmented manner, a lack of integration between departments, delays in data reporting, and manual record-keeping processes. These conditions result in academic service management that is not yet effective or efficient. This study aims to analyze the current state of information system utilization, develop a strategic information system plan, and formulate recommendations for IS/IT strategies at SMK Karya Nasional using the Ward and Peppard method. The research employs a qualitative and applied approach, utilizing data collection techniques such as interviews, observations, and literature reviews. Analysis is conducted using Value Chain Analysis, PESTEL Analysis, SWOT Analysis, and the McFarlan Strategic Grid to examine both the internal and external business environments and the IS/IT environment. The research findings indicate that the information system at SMK Karya Nasional has not yet fully integrated and required development aligned with the school’s strategic needs. Based on Ward and Peppard’s analysis, the recommendations for information systems/IT strategies includes the development of an Integrated Academic Information System, an academic scheduling system, a parent academic portal, a Learning Management System (LMS), and a student monitoring system. This study produces a strategic information system planning document as a reference for IS/IT development at SMK Karya Nasional to continuously improve the quality of academic services.