Shepherd High School

Quality secondary education for the community

Shepherd High School Campus
Students at Shepherd High

Building a School, Building a Future

In 2015, LWOSO built Shepherd High School to address a critical gap in educational access. The nearest government secondary school was 8.5 miles from the community of Katovu, making it nearly impossible for many students to continue their education.

The construction of Shepherd High School was a true community effort. Residents came together to create over 70,000 bricks from anthills for the building's construction, demonstrating the community's commitment to education.

From Humble Beginnings

The school opened in February 2015 with just 63 students. By January 2022, enrollment had grown to 524 students across O and A levels.

Growth & Development

Since opening, the school has expanded significantly:

  • Added dormitories for boarding students
  • Built additional classroom blocks
  • Introduced Advanced Levels (A-Levels) in 2018
  • Now serves students from multiple districts

Campus Facilities

Computer Lab

Modern technology for digital literacy

Science Lab

Hands-on science education

Health Clinic

Full-time nurse on campus

Soccer Field

Sports and recreation facilities

Vegetable Garden

Agricultural education and nutrition

Library

Books and study resources

Student Activities

Beyond academics, students participate in various clubs and activities:

Soccer Team Debate Team Traditional Dance Choir Nature Club

Academic Excellence

Top Performers: Shepherd High School students taking the Uganda National exams in 2024 received the highest overall exam scores on both Ordinary and Advanced levels of any secondary school in the District.
Success Story: In 2024, 40 Shepherd High School alumni were attending universities throughout Uganda. Of these students, many were awarded scholarships at universities such as Makere University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, and Kyambogo University, and three students were fully sponsored at Uganda Christian University through LWOSO's University Sponsorship Program. Already Shepherd High Alumni have graduated with degrees in Development Studies and Nursing Science, with more moving towards graduation with bachelor's degrees in; Information Science and Technology, Computer Science, Medicine and Surgery, Public Administration, Entrepreneurship, Education, Social Work and Social Administration, Human Resource Management, and Art and Industrial Design.
School Stats
600+
Students
9
Years Open
School Activities
Students Learning
School Facilities
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Donations are needed for computers, science lab equipment, books, and the health clinic.

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