President John Dramani Mahama announced that the government will construct 16 new senior high schools to reduce overcrowding in existing schools and ultimately end the double‑track system. The project is financed through a newly approved US$300 million World Bank facility.
Speaking during an inspection of Ghana Education Trust Fund projects at Han Senior High School, Mahama said the new schools would add much-needed capacity and relieve pressure on schools currently operating under the double‑track model due to inadequate infrastructure.
He also revealed plans to convert senior high schools in rural areas with large catchment zones into boarding schools to address the challenges students face commuting long distances. The president described this shift as a move away from the community day school model, which he said is more appropriate for densely populated areas where students can easily travel from home.
Mahama emphasized that rural schools often serve communities spread across wide areas, making daily commuting difficult. "The intention now is to use the community day concept in high‑density population areas where children can stay at home and easily go to school," he added.
These initiatives are part of a broader effort to improve educational infrastructure and accessibility across Ghana, with the new schools expected to open in the coming years.
