Parañaque Science High School

Parañaque Science High School 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%, 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.HistoryParañaque Science High School was concerned in 1988 by the late Mayor Walfrido N. Ferrer and his sister Mrs. Flor Cordero. It envisioned to provide free quality secondary education to the exceptionally bright elementary graduates of Parañaque. It’s specially enriched curriculum in Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics.Their vision was referred to the Principal of Parañaque Municipal High School Mrs. Rosa V. Sioson, with other school administrator: Miss Narcisa F. Catindig, Assistant Principal and Department Head of Mathematics; Mrs. Teresita Flores, Department Head of English; and Mrs. Elizabeth C. Cabales, Department Head of Science. This was approved by the Division Superintendent, Dr. Ricardo Sibug and the OIC Science Supervisor, Mr. Lino Rom, who signified their support to the notion. Their collaboration marked the birth of PSHS in 1990. With twenty-one students housed in a borrowred classroom of PMHS, and teachers, supervised by the PMHS administrators, PSHS has proven its exceptionality.