Category A schools in Ghana are the best senior high schools in Ghana. Many students aspire to be enrolled in category A schools as these prestigious institutions are celebrated for their rigorous academic programs, exceptional facilities, and a tradition of producing some of the nation’s most accomplished individuals.
Ghana’s education system is renowned for its emphasis on quality and excellence, with Category A schools standing out as the pinnacle of secondary education in the country. Enrolling in a Category A school is often seen as a significant milestone, providing students with a solid foundation for future academic and professional success.
This article offers an in-depth look at all Category A schools in Ghana, exploring the region they are located in, the district, and the school code, that makes them the preferred choice for many students and parents. Whether you are a prospective student, a parent, or an education enthusiast, this comprehensive guide will provide valuable insights into the elite schools shaping Ghana’s future leaders.
Below are all Category A Schools in Ghana:
| S/N | REGION | DISTRICT | SCHOOL CODE | SCHOOL NAME | LOCATION | GENDER | |
| 1 | AHAFO | Asutifi North | 0061201 | OLA Girls Senior High, Kenyasi | Kenyasi | Girls | |
| 2 | AHAFO | Tano North | 0060203 | Serwaa Kesse Girls Senior High | Duayaw Nkwanta | Girls | |
| 3 | ASHANTI | Kumasi Metro | 0050102 | St. Louis Senior High, Kumasi | Oduom-Kumasi | Girls | |
| 4 | ASHANTI | Kumasi Metro | 0050111 | Kumasi High School | Gyinyase-Kumasi | Boys | |
| 5 | ASHANTI | Kumasi Metro | 0050110 | Opoku Ware Senior High | Santasi-Kumasi | Boys | |
| 6 | ASHANTI | Kumasi Metro | 0050108 | Prempeh College | Sofoline-Kumasi | Boys | |
| 7 | ASHANTI | Kumasi Metro | 0050104 | T. I. Ahmadiyya Senior High , Kumasi | Kumasi – Stadium | Mixed | |
| 8 | ASHANTI | Kumasi Metro | 0050201 | Yaa Asantewaa Girls Senior High . | Tanoso-Kumasi | Girls | |
| 9 | Ashanti | Kumasi Metro | 9050101 | Kumasi Tech. Inst. | Kumasi | Mixed | |
| 10 | BONO | Berekum-Municipal | 0060303 | Berekum Presby Senior High | Berekum | Mixed | |
| 11 | BONO | Jaman North | 0060513 | St. Ann’s Girls Senior High, Sampa | Sampa | Girls | |
| 12 | BONO | Jaman South | 0060505 | Our Lady of Providence Senior High | Kwasi Buokrom | Girls | |
| 13 | BONO | Sunyani Municipal | 0060106 | St. James Sem & Senior High, Abesim | Abesim | Boys | |
| 14 | BONO | Sunyani Municipal | 0060104 | Sunyani Senior High | Sunyani | Mixed | |
| 15 | BONO | Sunyani West | 0060107 | Notre Dame Girls Senior High, Sunyani | Sunyani | Girls | |
| 16 | Bono East | Nkoranza | 9060901 | Nkoranza Tech Inst. | Nkoranza | Mixed | |
| 17 | CENTRAL | Cape Coast Metro | 0030102 | Adisadel College | Cape Coast | Boys | |
| 18 | CENTRAL | Cape Coast Metro | 0030103 | Holy Child School, Cape Coast | Cape Coast | Girls | |
| 19 | CENTRAL | Cape Coast Metro | 0030104 | Mfantsipim School | Cape Coast | Boys | |
| 20 | CENTRAL | Cape Coast Metro | 0030101 | St. Augustine’s College, Cape Coast | Cape Coast | Boys | |
| 21 | CENTRAL | Cape Coast Metro | 0030107 | Wesley Girls Senior High, Cape Coast | Cape Coast | Girls | |
| 22 | CENTRAL | Mfantsiman Municipal | 0030301 | Mfantsiman Girls Senior High | Saltpond | Girls | |
| 23 | Central | Cape Coast | 9030101 | Cape Coast Tech. Inst. | Cape Coast | Mixed | |
| 24 | Central | Abura/Asebu/ Kwaman | 9030401 | Asuansi Tech. Inst. | Asuansi | Mixed | |
| 25 | EASTERN | Akwapim North | 0020402 | Okuapeman Senior High | Akropong | Mixed | |
| 26 | EASTERN | Akwapim South | 0020301 | Aburi Girls Senior High | Aburi | Girls | |
| 27 | EASTERN | Denkyembour | 0021103 | St. Rose’s Senior High, Akwatia | Akwatia | Girls | |
| 28 | EASTERN | East Akim Municipal | 0021302 | Ofori Panin Senior High | Kukurantumi | Mixed | |
| 29 | EASTERN | Kwahu East | 0021003 | St. Peter’s Senior High, Nkwatia | Nkwatia | Boys | |
| 30 | EASTERN | Lower Manya Krobo | 0021501 | Krobo Girls Senior High | Odumase | Girls | |
| 31 | EASTERN | New Juaben Municipal | 0020104 | Ghana Senior High, Koforidua | Koforidua | Mixed | |
| 32 | EASTERN | New Juaben Municipal | 0020101 | Koforidua Senior High/Tech | Koforidua | Mixed | |
| 33 | EASTERN | New Juaben Municipal | 0020102 | Pope John Snr. High & Min. Sem., Koforidua | Koforidua | Boys | |
| 34 | Eastern | New Juaben | 9020101 | Koforidua Tech. Inst. | Koforidua | Mixed | |
| 35 | Eastern | Denkyembour | 9021101 | Akwatia Tech. Inst. | Akwatia | Mixed | |
| 36 | Eastern | Abuakwa North | 9021301 | St. Paul’s Tech. Inst. | Kukurantumi | Mixed | |
| 37 | G. ACCRA | Accra Metro | 0010121 | Accra Academy | Kaneshie | Boys | |
| 38 | G. ACCRA | Accra Metro | 0010112 | Accra Girls Senior High . | Mamobi | Girls | |
| 39 | G. ACCRA | Accra Metro | 0010110 | Achimota Senior High | Achimota | Mixed | |
| 40 | G. ACCRA | Accra Metro | 0010102 | St. Mary’s Senior High, Korle Gonno | Korle Gonno | Girls | |
| 41 | G. ACCRA | La Dade-Kotopon Municipal | 0010105 | St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High, Cantoments | Cantonments | Boys | |
| 42 | G. ACCRA | La Nkwantanang Madina Munic. | 0010111 | Presby Boys Senior High, Legon | Legon | Boys | |
| 43 | G. ACCRA | Tema Metro | 0010201 | Tema Senior High | Tema Comm 5 | Mixed | |
| 44 | Gt. Accra | Ayawaso Central | 9010101 | Accra Tech. Trg. Centre | Kokomlemle | Mixed | |
| 45 | Gt. Accra | Tema | 9010201 | Tema Tech. Inst. | Tema | Mixed | |
| 46 | Gt. Accra | Ada East | 9011601 | Ada Tech. Inst. | Ada | Mixed | |
| 47 | NORTHERN | Sagnerigu | 0080101 | Tamale Senior High . | Tamale | Mixed | |
| 48 | NORTHERN | Tamale Metro | 0080107 | St. Charles Senior High, Tamale | Tamale | Boys | |
| 49 | NORTHERN | Tamale Metro | 0080109 | Tamale Girls Senior High | Tamale | Girls | |
| 50 | NORTHERN | Tamale Metro | 0080102 | Ghana Senior High, Tamale | Tamale | Mixed | |
| 51 | Northern | Tamale Metro | 9080101 | Dabokpa Voc/Tech. Inst. | Tamale | Mixed | |
| 52 | U. EAST | Bolgatanga Municipal | 0090401 | Bolga Girls Senior High | Zaare-Bolgatanga | Girls | |
| 53 | U. EAST | Kasena-Nankani Municipal | 0090501 | Navrongo Senior High | Janania-Navrongo | Mixed | |
| 54 | U. EAST | Kasena-Nankani Municipal | 0090505 | Notre Dame Sem/ Senior High, Navrongo | Navrongo | Boys | |
| 55 | U. EAST | Talensi | 0090403 | Bolgatanga Senior High | Bolgatanga | Mixed | |
| 56 | U. WEST | Jirapa | 0100302 | St. Francis Girls Senior High, Jirapa | Jirapa | Girls | |
| 57 | U. WEST | Lawra | 0100202 | Lawra Senior High | Lawra | Mixed | |
| 58 | U. WEST | Nandom | 0100201 | Nandom Senior High | Nandom | Boys | |
| 59 | Upper East | Bawku Municipal | 9090101 | Bawku Tech. Inst. | Bawku | Mixed | |
| 60 | Upper East | Bolgatanga | 9090401 | Bolga Tech. Inst. | Bolgatanga | Mixed | |
| 61 | Upper West | Wa Municipal | 9100101 | Wa Tech. Inst. | Wa | Mixed | |
| 62 | VOLTA | Ho Municipal | 0070102 | Mawuli School, Ho | Ho | Mixed | |
| 63 | VOLTA | Ho Municipal | 0070101 | OLA Girls Senior High, Ho | Ho | Girls | |
| 64 | VOLTA | Kpando | 0070601 | Bishop Herman College | Kpando | Boys | |
| 65 | Volta | Keta | 9070501 | Anlo Tech. Inst. | Anloga | Mixed | |
| 66 | Volta | Kpando | 9070601 | Kpando Tech. Inst. | Kpando | Mixed | |
| 67 | WESTERN | Sekondi Takoradi Metro | 0040103 | Archbishop Porter Girls Snr.High . | Sekondi | Girls | |
| 68 | WESTERN | Sekondi Takoradi Metro | 0040104 | Ghana Senior High/Tech | Takoradi | Boys | |
| 69 | WESTERN | Sekondi Takoradi Metro | 0040102 | Sekondi College | Sekondi | Mixed | |
| 70 | WESTERN | Sekondi Takoradi Metro | 0040107 | St. John’s Senior High, Sekondi | Sekondi | Boys | |
| 71 | WESTERN | Sekondi Takoradi Metro | 0040105 | Fijai Senior High | Sekondi | Mixed | |
| 72 | Western | Effia Kwesimintsim | 9040101 | Takoradi Tech. Inst. | Takoradi | Mixed | |
| 73 | Western | Ellembelle | 9040401 | Kikam Tech. Inst. | Kikam | Mixed |