Hopewell High School, Jamaica

Hopewell High School is a public learning institution located in Hanover, Jamaica.

Hopewell High School
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Bergamo Blvd

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School typePublic high school secondary high
MottoForging Towards Excellence
FoundedSeptember 4, 2006
School districtHopewell
ChairmanMr. Dalton Hastings
PrincipalMr. Byron Grant
Grades7-13
Years offered2006-present
Gendermale and female
Age11 to 19
Enrollment1100
Classes20
Average class size65
Student to teacher ratio25:1
Classes offeredScience, English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Business Education, Physical Education, Information technology, Social Studies, Biology, Human & Social Biology, Chemistry, Food & Nutrition, Clothing & Textiles, Food & Beverage Mgt, Cosmetology, Agriculture, Industrial Techniques, Carpentry & Joinery, Electrical, Mechanical, Accounts, Electronic Document Prep, Reading,customer engagement management
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)purple and Gold
Feeder toBethel Primary & Junior High and Sandy Bay Primary
Graduates91

History

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The Hopewell High School opened its doors on September 4, 2006, with a student population of approximately 400 students; 207 students being females and 193 males. There were 19 academic staff members, 1 school nurse, 8 administrative workers, 7 janitorial workers, 2 assistant cooks, a chef, and three grounds men. The pioneer students came mainly from the surrounding areas such as Hanover and St. James. These students were placed in seven groups of grade 7 and seven groups of grade 9 (namely Hopewell).

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