St. Michael's High School, located in the Digha Ghat area of Patna, Bihar, is a distinguished Catholic missionary educational institution with a rich history spanning over 165 years. Founded in 1858 by the first Bishop of Patna, Dr. Anastasius Hartmann of the Franciscan Capuchin Missionary Society, the school began as a boarding facility for poor and orphaned boys under the Catholic Church at Kurji.
Over the decades, it has evolved into a prominent co-educational institution, currently enrolling over 4,800 students. The school is managed by the Patna Jesuit Society, the Bihar provincial unit of the Society of Jesus, which has been active in education since 1540. Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), St. Michael's High School offers a comprehensive curriculum from Class I to XII, with English as the medium of instruction.
The campus boasts modern facilities, including well-equipped classrooms, science laboratories, computer labs, and sports amenities. The faculty comprises 134 dedicated teachers, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 1.5:1. The school emphasizes holistic development, offering a range of co-curricular activities alongside academics. The admission process is merit-based, with specific criteria for different streams at the senior secondary level.
For more detailed information, prospective students and parents can visit the school's official website at www.stmichaelspatna.edu.in.