Parañaque Science High School
Parañaque Science High School | |
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Col. E. De Leon St., Sto. Nino, Parañaque City Parañaque City, Metro Manila Philippines | |
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Established | 1990 |
Number of students | 435 |
Medium of language | English, Filipino, Japanese |
Color(s) | Blue |
Nickname | ParSci |
Affiliations | Division of City Schools - Parañaque |
Parañaque Science High School (Filipino: Mataas na Paaralang Pang-Agham ng Parañaque) (PSHS) is a specialized public school in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, the Philippines. It is under the administration of the local government of Parañaque City and is recognized by the Department of Education. The school offers scholarships to Filipino students who are gifted in the sciences and mathematics. Parañaque Science High School is ranked the 2nd best school for providing quality education to high school students. It scored an 89.64 average on the National Achievement Test for the school year 2013-2014.
Every January or February, PSHS accepts applications for the following school year. Foremost among its criteria for selection is being a resident of Parañaque City. Other requirements include an average grade of 85% (with no grade lower than 85% in any grading period), belonging to the top 100 qualifiers in the entrance examination, and being able to pass the interview given by the head teachers and the principal of the school.