| Takoradi Senior High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
P. O. Box TD.150 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Seek the best |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christianity |
| Established | February 1958 |
| Founder | J E Eyeson |
| Status | Active |
| School district | Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly |
| Oversight | Ministry of Education |
| Head teacher | Mr Akoto Bruce |
| Grades | 8-20 |
| Gender | mixed[ clarification needed ] |
| Age | 14to 18 |
| Enrollment | 1900 |
| Average class size | 50 |
| Classes offered | Business, general arts, general science, visual arts, Home econs |
| Language | English |
| Houses | 5 |
| Colour(s) | Green and yellow |
| Song | Our God the Ominipresent |
| Nickname | The Seekers |
| Affiliation | Tadolsa |
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