Gimjabet High School
Second Comprehensive High School Serving 19 Feeder Primary Schools
3,000
Students Capacity
19
Feeder Schools
12
Modern Classrooms
2
Science Labs
Educational Context
Before the Project
- Only 1 comprehensive high school (Grades 9-12) in woreda capital
- Two general secondary schools (Grades 9 & 10)
- Total of 6,205 students served
- Overcrowded classrooms
- Limited science facilities
- Teachers lacked student-centered teaching skills
After the Project
- Second comprehensive high school added
- Significant pressure relief on existing schools
- Improved access and quality of high school education
- Modern facilities and equipment
- Teacher training and follow-up support
- Capacity for 3,000+ students
Feeder Schools Network
The school serves 19 feeder primary schools within approximately 10km radius:
- 19 primary schools with Grade 8 completion
- Number expected to grow as more schools upgrade
- Serves rural-urban migration population
- Accommodates rapid population increase
- Strategic location to maximize accessibility
10km Radius
Accessibility zone
Accessibility zone
Growing Network
More schools upgrading to Grade 8
More schools upgrading to Grade 8
Urban Migration
Serving changing demographics
Serving changing demographics
School Facilities
12 Cement Block Classrooms
2 Science Laboratories
Library with Reference Materials
IT Room
Teacher Resource Centre
Administrative Offices
Separate Latrines (Male/Female)
Drinking Water Facilities
Teacher Development Program
Teachers identified key limitations before the project:
- Lack of adequate classrooms
- Insufficient science laboratory equipment
- Limited library and reference materials
- No dedicated staffroom for lesson preparation
- Lack of student-centered teaching skills
- Limited knowledge of best teaching practices
Implemented Solutions:
Comprehensive Training
Student-centered teaching methods
Student-centered teaching methods
Classroom Follow-up
Ongoing support and mentoring
Ongoing support and mentoring
One-on-One Support
Individualized teacher development
Individualized teacher development
Student Growth Timeline
2018-2019
835
Initial Grade 9 Students
Current
3,000
Total Student Population
The Need Was Compelling
The second high school was essential to:
- Ease pressure on the overstretched existing high school
- Improve overall access to high school education
- Enhance quality of education for all children
- Support the growing student population
School Gallery
Project Impact Summary
Increased Access
Provided high school education access for thousands of additional students
Quality Improvement
Enhanced teaching quality through professional development and modern facilities
Future-Proof
Designed to accommodate growing population and educational demands