Scott Nena
Principal,
Kosrae High School
Kosrae Department of Education

Kosrae High School

Kosrae High School is the only high school in the State of Kosrae, one of the four states in the Federated States of Micronesia. The school is located in the center of the island in Tofol. KHS serves grades 9th – 12th. The population of Kosrae is approximately 7000. 

 

History

Kosrae High School (KHS) opened in the 1960’s in Yekula and was originally a boarding school. Students would walk to the high school from their villages on Sunday, stay on campus, and walk back home on Friday. The current high school was completed in 2010.

 

Curriculum

Kosrae High School runs a Two Track System. The Kosrae Vocational School and the Kosrae Advanced Program. All students must take English, math, science and social studies. 

Vocational Students must also take 12 units in their chosen field. Advanced Students must take public speaking, chemistry, physics, algebra II, pre-calculus, economics, government, music, art and Spanish. 

 

Faculty

There are 45 faculty with degrees ranging from BA/Ss to PHDs teaching at the school. There is one principal and one vice principal.

 

Extracurricular Activities

Kosrae High School has an after school sports program and numerous clubs. The high school offers job shadowing programs in nursing, radio broadcasting, electrical engineering and hotel management. 

 

Handbooks and Standards

Local school policies are listed in the Kosrae High School Student Handbook (pdf). Also see the National Curriculum Standard Benchmarks.

 

Contact Information

School Improvement Plan
School Bulletin
School Calendar

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