ACHERENSUA SHS is located at ACHERENSUA in Ahafo Region. It was founded by the Kwame Nkrumah-led CPP government in 1960 under Ghana Education Trust. The, then, traditional Chief of the town, Nana Kwadwo Fordjour gave his whole Cocoa Farm for free to enable the school to be established on it.
ACHISCO was opened for the first time on September 22, 1961 as an all-boys boarding school, with an enrolment of 70 students, offering Science and Business, with Mr. J. ADE SAWYER as the first Headmaster.
In 1969, the first batch of girls were admitted, making it a mixed school.
The Sixth Form was introduced in the school in 1976 and remained so till 1990 when both the Ordinary and Advanced Level Systems were phased out following the implementation of the 1987 Educational Reform.
The current students population for SHS 3, 2 and 1 is 2,819 learners, 1,386 males and 1,433 females.
The current Staff Population is 182.
The current Headmaster of the School is Mr. John Yeboah (the eleventh so far).
The boys have three dormitories: Fordjour, Amankwaah and Sawyer and two dormitories for the girls: Kan-Dapaah and Tano.
The school always appreciates the immense contribution from the Alumni - AKUNINI (THE WARRIORS).
Key milestones in our educational excellence timeline
ACHISCO opened on September 22, 1961 as an all-boys boarding school with 70 students offering Science and Business. Mr. J. Ade Sawyer was the first Headmaster.
The first batch of girls were admitted, making ACHERENSUA Senior High School a mixed school.
The Sixth Form was introduced in the school and remained until 1990 when both Ordinary and Advanced Level Systems were phased out following the 1987 Educational Reform.
The 1987 Educational Reform phased out both the Ordinary and Advanced Level Systems.
Significant moments in our school's history
Acherensua Senior High School was established in 1995 with a vision to provide quality education to the youth of the Ahafo Region. The school started with just 120 students and 12 dedicated teachers in a modest building.The founding principal, Mr. Kwame Asante, laid the foundation for academic excellence that continues to guide us today. The school's core values of discipline, excellence, and service were established during these early years.
FoundingThe school embraced digital transformation in 2020, implementing a comprehensive e-learning platform and smart classroom technology. This ensured continuity of education during challenging times.Today, Acherensua SHS continues to innovate, preparing students for the digital age while maintaining our commitment to academic excellence and character development.
InnovationThe visionaries who established ACHERENSUA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Led the CPP government that established ACHERENSUA Senior High School in 1960 under the Ghana Education Trust.
The then traditional Chief of Acherensua who gave his whole Cocoa Farm for free to enable the school to be established.
The first Headmaster of ACHERENSUA Senior High School who opened the school on September 22, 1961.