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Assosa Secondary School

Benishangul‑Gumuz, Ethiopia
est. 1972 E.C.

ሰላም እንዴት ናችሁ Welcome from the Principal

“It is my honour to welcome you to Assosa Secondary School. For five decades we have nurtured young minds, combining academic rigour with Ethiopian values. Our students are the pride of Benishangul‑Gumuz.”
Ebisa Gebisa
Principal, M.Ed. Leadership
Principal Ebisa Gebisa
3,000+
students enrolled
75
teachers
40:1
student/teacher ratio
90%
graduation rate

School profile

Assosa Secondary High School is a special governmental school located in Ethiopia, Benishangul Gumuz region, Assosa town. Even if it is a governmental school students must take an entry exam each year that shows their readiness. Established to build a science and technology-focused curriculum to create innovative, creative, and productive generations. The school covers four years: grades 9‑10 (junior) and 11‑12 (senior).

Curriculum & academics

National curriculum enriched with STEM modules + Code academy.

Calendar 2025/26September 1 – June 30
Grading scale 90–100 Excellent · 80–90 V.Good · 70–80 Avg · 60–70 Below · <60 Fail
Minimum pass 70%
Semesters Two per year

🎓 Post‑secondary plans (class of 2025)

90% attend four-year/two-year school · 70% four‑year · 20% two‑year · 10% work/gap year

Medium of instruction: English (throughout four years).

Departments

Mathematics

Calculus, Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics

English

Integrated Skills (4‑year)

Biology

Cell bio, Ecology, Genetics

Chemistry

Organic, Inorganic, Kinetics

Physics

Mechanics, Waves, Electromagnetism

History

Ethiopian & World History

Geography

Map reading, Ethiopian Geography

Civics

Justice, Democracy, Ethics

ICT

Information Technology

STEM Lab

Laboratory & Innovation Hub

Agriculture

Soil, Crop science, Horticulture

Recent achievements

🥇 1st
National Tax & Revenue Q&A
🥇 1st
Shape the Future innovation
🥈 2nd
National Science & Tech
🥉 3rd
National Moot Court
🥇 1st
State Football 2024
🌳 2000+ trees
Environmental campaign
🤖 Code Academy
STEM centre launch
🤝 400+ refugee
students enrolled

Extracurricular & clubs

Innovation Clubs

  • Robotics Club
  • Coding Club
  • Science Club
  • Math Honor Society

Service & Arts

  • Refugee Support
  • Environmental Club
  • Model UN
  • Drama Club