Here’s the breakdown, the gaps, and what’s next for the district’s learning landscape.

School landscape in numbers

Total basic schools: 241

Public: 159

Private: 82

Level breakdown:

Nursery: 86

Primary: 86

Junior Secondary: 66

Senior Secondary: 3

Vocational institute: 1

Tertiary institution: 1

Notable gap areas: dormitory blocks (gender-inclusive), classroom blocks, science laboratories, and school furniture across senior high schools

Current challenges and implications

Dormitory deficits: Inadequate student housing strains daily commuting, affects attendance, and raises health and safety concerns, particularly for boarding SHS students.

Classroom and lab shortfall: Limited++, meaning crowded classrooms and constrained practical science learning, hindering practical exposure and STEM uptake.

Furniture gaps: Insufficient desks, chairs, and instructional furniture hamper effective teaching and learning environments.

Opportunities and potential impact

Enrollment and retention: Improved infrastructure could boost enrollment, reduce dropouts, and enhance performance across senior high schools.

STEM uplift: Expanding science labs and equipment will support practical experiments, critical thinking, and innovation among students.

Local economy: School upgrades can stimulate construction activity, create jobs, and spur local supply chains for educational materials and furniture.

Asutifi North’s education footprint is broad and active, reflecting a strong priority on access to basic education. However, to translate access into excellence, targeted upgrades in dormitories, classrooms, science labs, and furniture are essential—especially for senior high schools that shoulder a growing demand for quality STEM education.