Practical High School facts for kids
Practical High School in Sikatiya, Siwan, Bihar, India, is a well-known school in the Maharajaganj area. It was started in November 1941 by Saryug Saran Dev, even before India became independent from British rule. At first, it was a private school, but later, Mr. Dev gave it to the Bihar Government. Now, it's connected to the Bihar School Examination Board in Patna. The school's official code from the Bihar Education Government is 92096. Saryug Saran Dev was not only the founder but also the first principal. Today, Mr. Rajeshwar Singh is the principal.
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| Location | |
| Coordinates | 26°05′18″N 84°34′46″E / 26.0884°N 84.5794°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Bihar goverment authorise |
| Established | November,1941 |
| Founder | Saryug Saran Dev |
| Status | active |
| School board | Bihar School Examination Board |
| School district | Siwan |
| Authority | Bihar government |
| Session | April - January |
| School code | 92069 |
| Principal | Rajeshwar Prashad |
| Staff | 06 |
| Faculty | 18 |
| Grades | (09th – 12th) |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Language | Hindi, English and local language |
| Campus type | Rural |
| Song | Jan-Gan-Man |
| Sports | Cricket, Football, Kho-Kho |
| Affiliations | Bihar School Examination Board |
| Sep.30.2016 | |
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School Facilities
Library and Learning Spaces
The school has its own library inside the building. Students can use the library during school hours. The library has many different kinds of books, from historical stories to modern topics. Every class gets at least one library period each week.
Science and Computer Labs
Practical High School has several labs. These include a physics lab, a chemistry lab, and a biology lab. There is also a maths lab and an audio–visual hall for learning.
Games and Sports Areas
The school campus has a large playground. It includes a football field and cricket pitches for practice. Students can also play Kho-Kho and Kabaddi here.
Transportation Services
Currently, the school does not offer any transport services for students.
School Leadership
Past and Present Principals
Here are the principals who have led Practical High School:
- Lt. Saryug Saran Dev (the founder)
- Mr. TapnathRam
- Mr. Rajeshwar Prasad
Teachers and Staff
Our Dedicated Teachers
The school has a total of 13 teachers, including 12 male teachers and one female teacher. Most of the teachers, 11 of them, have a college degree or higher. Also, 12 teachers have special professional training.
Support Staff
Besides the teachers, Practical High School also has 6 non-teaching staff members. They help with the daily running of the school.
Student Life
Student Enrollment Numbers
Practical High School is a co-educational school, meaning both boys and girls attend. In total, there are 1063 students. Out of these, 468 are male students and 595 are female students.
Student-Teacher Ratios
The school has about 82 students for every teacher. This means teachers can give good attention to students. Also, for every classroom, there are about 177 students. The number of girls enrolled is higher than boys, with about 1.27 girls for every boy. This means about 55.97% of the students are girls.
School Affiliation and Grades
Board Affiliation
Practical High School is officially connected to the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). Its affiliation number is 92096. The school's U-DISE (Unified District Information System for Education) code is 10161003904.
Grades Offered
The school teaches students from grade 9 to grade 12. It does not have a pre-primary section.
School Recognition and Upgrades
The school was recognized for elementary education in 1941. It was upgraded to secondary level in 1943 and to higher secondary level in 2009.
School Buildings
Campus Structure
The school has its own buildings, which are divided into three main blocks. These blocks include separate areas for girls, boys, and the main office. There are also rooms specifically for teachers and the principal.
Girls' Hostel and Support
Recently, a hostel was opened for girls from Scheduled Castes and Tribes who are in ninth grade. This hostel provides free copies, books, and pens to all 100 girls living there. They also receive daily necessities and beauty materials for free. Along with their studies, they are provided with sports equipment for all levels.
School Grounds
A large boundary wall surrounds the entire school, including its playground. For drinking water, the school has a functional handpump.
