Labone Senior High School (popularly known as L-A Bone) is a public senior high school located in Labone in the

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. It is noted for its success in the National Science and Maths Quiz, athletics, music and cultural activities.

History

In 1949, six leaders of Ghana saw the need to establish an educational institution for young people staying around Osu and La. A private school was established in the Ako Adjei Area. At independence, the first president of Ghana,

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, realized that to accelerate the country's development, educational facilities must be widespread. The Ghana Educational Trust was instituted and was charged with the construction of school buildings throughout the country, including Labone. The school was relocated to the present site. In 2024, the school celebrated its 75th anniversary. In 2025, a fire destroyed dormitories at the school.

School Heads

* S. Gyasi Nimako (1961) * R. Lomo Jones.1961 (196) * E. A Lamptey.1968 (1982) * Bossman Owusu Ayim1982 (1990) * D. H. K. Ofosu (1990) * Peter Owusu Donkor (1990 - 1995) * Cecilia Aggrey (Mensah (1995 - 2003) * Joyce Ossei (Agyekum (2003 - 2013) * Mary Amankwah (2013 - 2014) * Kate Bannerman (2014 - 2017) * Cynthia Obuo Nti (2017 - 2022) * Rejoice Akua Akorlor (2022 -) * Erica Akosua Adobea Larbi

Notable alumni

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– Member of Parliament and Minister for Communications * Nii Okaidja Adamafio – Member of Parliament and Interior Minister * Sherry Ayittey – Former Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture * Samuel Koku Anyidoho – Former Deputy General-Secretary of the National Democratic Congress * Augustine Tawiah – Member of Parliament for Bia West Constituency *

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* Berifi Afari Apenteng – Former Director General of the

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* Martha Ankomah – Ghanaian film actress and entrepreneur * Hajia4Reall – Ghanaian socialite, model, musician, business woman *

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– Ghanaian actor * Afia Pokua – Ghanaian media personality * Jemima Nartemle Nartey – Vice-Chair of the

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* Emmanuel Akwetey – Ghanaian political and governance analyst * Pearl Amoah – Ghanaian model * Emmanuel Wayo – Hip-hop artist

References

{{Reflist High schools in Ghana Education in Ghana Education in Accra Boarding schools in Ghana Public schools in Ghana Educational institutions established in 1949 1949 establishments in the British Empire Mixed schools in Ghana