Benkum Senior High School Explained

Benkum Senior High School
Type:Public high school
Founder:Presbyterian Church of Ghana
Status:Active
Gender:Co-educational
Lower Age:14
Upper Age:18
Classes Offered:General Arts, Home Economics, General Science, General Agriculture, Business, Visual Arts
Language:English
Houses:4
School Colours:Blue and white

Benkum Senior High School, is a Presbyterian category B co-educational first-cycle institution in Larteh Akuapem in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

The school runs courses in Business, Science, general arts, general agric, Home Economics and visual arts, leading to the award of a West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE).[1] [2]

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.[3]

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.[4]

Enrollment

The school has about 2,500 students enrolled in Business, Science, general arts, general agric, Home Economics and visual arts courses.

Facilities

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References

  1. Web site: Benkum SHS teachers, students doubt rape story - MyJoyOnline.com. 29 August 2021. www.myjoyonline.com. en-US.
  2. Web site: Mwendwa. Venic. 18 June 2021. 100 best Senior High Schools in Ghana (WAEC standard) 2021. 29 August 2021. Yen.com.gh – Ghana news.. en.
  3. Web site: 5 November 2019. Benkum Senior High celebrates 70th anniversary. 29 August 2021. GBC Ghana Online. en-US.
  4. Web site: umojafrica group benkum secondary school, larteh (ghana) students in oyoko methodist senior high school, koforidua (ghana) medicine music therapy group. 29 August 2021. umojafrica.com.