The government is constructing 16 new Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country as part of efforts to address overcrowding in existing schools and improve the quality of secondary education.
The initiative is expected to expand the country’s secondary school infrastructure and create additional opportunities for students seeking admission into SHSs, particularly in communities where existing facilities are under pressure.
According to the government, the construction of the new schools forms part of broader measures to reduce congestion in Senior High Schools and gradually bring an end to the double-track system currently operating in some institutions.
The double-track system was introduced to accommodate the growing number of students benefiting from the Free Senior High School programme. While the policy has expanded access to secondary education, it has also increased pressure on school infrastructure, teaching and learning resources.
The government says the new schools, when completed and fully operational, will increase the country’s SHS capacity and help create the conditions for more schools to return to a single-track academic calendar.
The additional infrastructure is also expected to reduce pressure on existing schools, improve the management of student populations and provide a more conducive environment for teaching and learning.
The government says it will continue to invest in educational infrastructure and other resources as part of efforts to improve secondary education and ensure that more Ghanaian students have access to quality schooling.
The initiative is expected to contribute to the long-term expansion of Ghana’s secondary education system while supporting efforts to improve learning conditions across the country.
Story by Faustina Mensah