Benkum Senior High School
Public high school in Ghana
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Benkum Senior High School, is a Presbyterian category A co-educational first-cycle institution in Larteh Akuapem in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[1] The school colors are Blue and white.
| Benkum Senior High School | |
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5.94177°N 0.0895°W | |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Founder | Presbyterian Church of Ghana |
| Status | Active |
School district | Akuapim North District |
| Oversight | Ministry of Education |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 14 to 18 |
Classes offered | General Arts, Home Economics, General Science, General Agriculture, Business, Visual Arts |
| Language | English |
| Houses | 4 |
| Colours | Blue and white |
The school runs courses in Business, General Science, General Arts, General Agriculture, Home Economics and Visual Arts, leading to the award of a West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE).[2][3]
History
The school is a community-based institution school that was established by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. The general objective of its establishment was to provide full secondary school education to the growing number of boys and girls, especially those resident around the Akuapem North and South community.[1]
The school runs both day, boarding and hostel system with majority of the students in the boarding house.
The schools colors are Blue and white. The school has on the grounds of Presbyterian discipline trained a lot of diligent men and women in godliness, good character and responsible.[3][4]
Enrollment
The school has about 2,500 students enrolled in Business, Science, general arts, general agric, Home Economics and visual arts courses.[3]
Facilities
- 3 Science Laboratories ( Physics, Biology and Chemistry)
- I.C.T Lab
- Library
- Home Economics Lab
- Visual Arts Center
- School Farm
- Sports (standard field for soccer and athletics, basketball court, volley and handball court)
- School Clinic
- Barbering shop
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