St. Agnes High School, Mumbai
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Mumbai, Maharashtra India | |
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| Established | 1912 |
| Locale | Byculla, Mumbai |
| Number of students | 2600 |
St. Agnes High School is a girls school located on Clare Road, Byculla in Mumbai, India. It is managed by the religious followers of the Convent of Jesus and Mary, affiliated to the Archdiocesan board of Education. The school prepares students for S.S.C. examinations conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. St. Agnes is a Convent school.
History
Started by missionaries of the Convent of Jesus and Mary in 1912, St. Agnes High School initially housed two different schools — one affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations and the other to the Maharashtra State Board. In the early 1970s, the schools were merged into a government-aided state board school. In 1992, a school for special students was started.[1]
Notable alumni
The school has produced many notables, including singer Usha Uthup, media professional Farzana Contractor, cancer specialist Dr Anita Borges, attorney Manjula Rao and IAF squadron leader Delshad Master.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Alumnae relive old days as Mumbai's St Agnes hits a ton". Daily News & Analysis. 7 January 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
website: http://stagneshighschool.org
Coordinates: 18°58′13.32″N 72°49′51.07″E / 18.9703667°N 72.8308528°E