Koforidua Senior High/Tech School, Mixed second cycle institution found in New Juaben Municipal in the Eastern region of Ghana.Koforidua Secondary technical also called Sec-Tech, is a Senior High School located in Koforidua in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Koforidua Senior High Tech School is a public institution in Koforidua, Eastern Region, offering secondary and technical education to students aged 15 to 18. The campus features classrooms, workshops, boarding houses, laboratories, a dining hall, library, and sports fields arranged across hilly terrain with trees and open spaces.
Founded in 1967 by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first president, the school was created to train students in science and technical skills for the nation's industrial development. Starting with about 90 students, it expanded significantly and admitted girls for the first time in 1991, transforming into a co-educational institution.
The school holds deep meaning in the local community as a place where young people prepare for careers in technical fields and leadership roles. Students participate in sports competitions, cultural performances, and prefect elections that reflect pride in the institution and connection to Ghana's development goals.
The school is located on Akwadum Road in Koforidua near the court and police station, making it accessible from the town center. The campus spreads across hilly terrain with walking paths connecting classrooms, workshops, and residential areas, so visitors should be prepared for some walking.
A former student, Captain Solomon Quainoo, became the first Ghanaian pilot to fly the Airbus A380, showing how the school has launched notable careers in aviation and beyond. The institution has also produced footballers, musicians, and personal development speakers whose achievements demonstrate its far-reaching influence.
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