Keio Senior High School (慶應義塾高等学校, Keiō Gijuku Kōtōgakkō) is a private boys' high school in
Kōhoku-ku,
Yokohama,
Japan.[1] It is affiliated with
Keio University.
Overview
The Keio High Schools No. 1 and No. 2 merged into Keio SHS in 1948. As of 2019[update] its student body was 2,200.[2]
History
In 1948, based on the School Education Act promulgated the previous year, Keio Senior High Schools No. 1 and No. 2 were established as new senior high schools and classes began. In 1949, the names Keio Senior High Schools No. 1 and No. 2 were abolished, and they became "Keio Senior High School." After Keio facilities in
Hiyoshi were returned from the American military, the high school relocated to Hiyoshi and classes commenced.
In November 1949, the first Hiyoshi Festival was held jointly by the Student Association, Cultural Association, and Athletic Association. In March 1951, the Student Association concluded all its duties, and a new Student Council was established. In April, the Student Council held its first Academy Council meeting.
In May 1952, the first Athletic Meet was held at the Hiyoshi Athletics Field.
In 1958, the Keio University Hiyoshi Commemorative Hall was completed, hosting the centennial commemoration ceremony of the founding of
Keio University.
In 1963, the Hiyoshi Gymnasium (Hiyoshi Kaido) was completed. Its name was decided through a public solicitation from faculty and students.
In October 1968, the 20th-anniversary commemoration ceremony of Keio Senior High School's founding was held.
In May 1970, the Special Education Building (now Building A) was completed. In November 1973, a
planetarium was installed. In November 1990, a computer classroom was newly established.
In March 1984, the New Building (now Building B) and the underground gymnasium were completed.
In January 2003, admissions based on individual achievements (approximately 40 positions) were implemented for the first time.
In November 2009, the Mamushidani Gymnasium was completed.
In August 2018, the Hiyoshi Education Building was completed. The building was named the Koryu Building and Sozo Building, chosen through a solicitation from students.[3]
Student life
Student facilities
Located in
Keio University's Hiyoshi Campus, Keio Senior High School is integrated with other university facilities, and there is no separate gate for the high school.
Across its extensive campus, the high school has amenities such as a gymnasium, a sports ground, and a
judo hall.
Beneath the sports ground, an
air raid shelter from wartime remains, which once housed the
Combined Fleet Headquarters and Maritime Escort Headquarters. Approximately once a month, tours of the air raid shelter are conducted and are open to the public.
The school cafeteria is also available.
The high school library alone holds a collection of 100,000 books.
At Keio Senior High School, 80 clubs are active in various fields such as academics, culture, and sports. Cultural clubs belong to the Cultural Organization Federation, while sports clubs belong to the Athletic Organization Federation.[5]