Little Flower High School is a missionary

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based in

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, India. It teaches students from lower

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up to 10th grade level.

History

Little Flower High School (LFHS) was established in July 1953 by the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel, founded by the 17th century French priest and Catholic saint,

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. The school was set up to mark the centenary celebrations of All Saints High School, Hyderabad. For two years consecutively in 2001–2003, LFHS was named as the best school in the twin cities and one of the ten best schools in India, according to a survey conducted by ''Outlook'' magazine. The school has also been consistently ranked among the ten best schools in India by a survey conducted by educationworldwideonline.net. The school was rated as the country's second best school for excellence in computer education by the

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, and the award was received by Principal Franky Noronha from president Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in an official ceremony.

Notable alumni

The school's alumni include

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, former Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana E.S.L. Narasimhan, and

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References

{{Gabrielite Brothers' Schools Brothers of Christian Instruction of St Gabriel schools Catholic schools in India Christian schools in Telangana High schools and secondary schools in Hyderabad, India Educational institutions established in 1953 1953 establishments in India

History

Notable alumni

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