Senior High Schools in Ghana

Ghana’s Double Track Schools for 2025: Full List and Key Insights

3rd July 2025

Discover the complete 2025 Double Track School list for Ghana, including regions, districts, and school categories. Learn how the system works and its impact on SHS education.

Ghana Releases 2025 Double Track School List: What Parents and Students Need to Know

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has published the official list of Senior High Schools (SHS) operating under the Double Track System for the 2025 academic year. This initiative, part of the government’s Free SHS policy, aims to manage congestion in high-enrollment schools while ensuring equitable access to quality education.

Understanding the Double Track System

The Double Track System divides the academic year into two cycles (“Green” and “Gold”), allowing schools to accommodate more students by rotating attendance. Schools are categorized by Option (A, B, C, E), reflecting their capacity and resources:

Option A: High-capacity schools (e.g., Prempeh College, Kumasi Senior High).
Option B: Moderate capacity (e.g., Adisadel College, OLA Girls Ho).
Option C: Smaller schools (e.g., Berekum Presby SHS).
Option E: Technical institutes (e.g., Takoradi Tech. Inst.).

Key Highlights from the 2025 List

Regional Distribution:

Ashanti: 58 schools, including top-tier institutions like Opoku Ware SHS (A) and Yaa Asantewaa Girls SHS (A).
Greater Accra: 35 schools, featuring Achimota School (A) and Accra Academy (A).
Northern Regions: 45 schools, with Tamale Senior High (A) and Ghana SHS Tamale (A) as standouts.
View the full regional breakdown.

Notable Schools:

All-Girls: St. Louis SHS (Kumasi), Wesley Girls (Cape Coast), Bolga Girls SHS.
Technical Focus: Kumasi Senior High/Tech (C), Tema Tech Inst. (E).
Boarding Excellence: Presec Legon (A), Mfantsipim School (A).

New Additions:

Serwaah Nyarko Girls’ SHS (Kumasi) and Frafraha Comm. SHS (Accra) join the list as Option B/C schools.

How This Affects Students

Placement: Students will be assigned to Green/Gold tracks via the CSSPS portal.
Academic Calendar: Each track runs 40–42 weeks, with breaks staggered to optimize infrastructure use.
Resource Allocation: Option A/B schools receive priority funding for facilities.

Challenges and Solutions

Critics argue congestion persists in urban schools (e.g., Kumasi Metro has 18 Double Track institutions). The GES plans to:

Upgrade Option C schools with labs and dormitories.
Expand technical institutes (Option E) to absorb vocational students.
Partner with UNICEF for teacher training.

Conclusion

The 2025 Double Track list reflects Ghana’s commitment to inclusive education. Parents can verify placements via the GES website, while students should prepare for a dynamic academic calendar.

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Key Takeaways:
✅ 220+ schools across 16 regions operate the Double Track System.
✅ Option A schools offer robust infrastructure; Option C/E schools need upgrades.
✅ Track assignments prioritize geographic equity and resource efficiency.

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