Also known as: Accra Academy Senior High School
Accra Academy — Senior High School in Greater Accra that reached the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Grand Finale for the first time.
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… Accra Academy was my first choice, not only for its reputation but also because my elder brother had walked those same corridors. …
I Attended Harvard – Just Not the One You Think: Rethinking Success, Career Paths and School Labels in GhanaJoy Online
… Accra Academy was my first choice, not only for its reputation but also because my elder brother had walked those same corridors. …
I attended Harvard – just not the one you think: Rethinking success, career paths and school labels in GhanaJoy Online
Accra Academy has officially launched its 95th anniversary celebrations with a call on alumni, corporate institutions and development partners to help preserve the legacy of one of Ghana’s most respected secondary schools. …
Accra Academy @ 95: Nana Oye celebrates legacy, backs major infrastructure driveThe Ghanaian Times
… J.E Sarpong affectionately called Shakpiru, who discovered his talent during his days at Accra Academy. …
Asamoah Gyan opens up on depression struggles following ambassadorial appointmentJoy Online
Accra Academy will officially launch its 95th Anniversary celebrations on Friday, May 29, 2026, under the theme: “A Legacy of Pride, Purpose & Achievements.” The launch event, which is open to the public, will take place at the Ridge Church Main Auditorium and is expected to brin …
Accra Academy to launch 95th anniversary celebration on May 29Joy Online
… The Commission has undertaken sensitisation programmes in schools, including Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School, Kwabenya Senior High School, West Africa Senior High School, Accra Academy, Ebenezer Senior High School, Achimota Senior High School, St. …
Gov’t directs Gaming Commission to align industry growth with economic transformation agendaJoy Online
… The boys’ school of St Mary’s, Accra Academy,” she disclosed. Mary Anane Awuku added that her leadership journey did not end in secondary school, as she continued to take up roles in university, including serving as a hall president and participating in various committees. …
Don’t hide in your shell, take leadership roles – Entrepreneur Mary Anane Awuku counselsJoy Online
… Mr Adjaho recalled his long association with the late chief through the Accra Academy School, Parliament and the Council of State, noting that Nana Akuoko Sarpong remained deeply committed to the development of the school and national service throughout his life. …
Council of State eulogises Nana Akuoko Sarpong, pledges support for funeral ritesThe 2015 Year Group of Accra Academy, known as Bleoo '15, has launched an 'Adopt a Classroom' initiative to renovate and modernise classrooms at the school and improve the learning environment. The group also announced a GHS 10,000 seed for the establishment of a Cares Fund to support members experiencing bereavement, medical emergencies and personal hardships.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2015 Year Group of Accra Academy, known as Bleoo '15, has launched an 'Adopt a Classroom' initiative to renovate and modernise classrooms at the school and improve the learning environment. The group also announced a GHS 10,000 seed for the establishment of a Cares Fund to support members experiencing bereavement, medical emergencies and personal hardships.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President and NPP presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has mourned Samuel Arthur Odoi-Sykes, a founding NPP member and former National Chairman who died on October 5, 2026. Bawumia acknowledged Odoi-Sykes's role in the party's 2000 presidential and parliamentary election victory and his service as NPP National Chairman from 1998 to 2001, Member of Parliament for Ashiedu Keteke, and Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Arthur Odoi-Sykes, a lawyer, diplomat and former Member of Parliament for Ashiedu Keteke, has passed away. He was a founding member and former National Chairman of the NPP (1998–2001) and served as Minority Leader in 1980.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Six Senior High Schools—Our Lady of Mercy, Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion, Mfantsipim, Wesley Girls', Apam, and St. John's Grammar—qualified for the quarter-final stage of the 2026 National Investment Quiz after competing in preliminary rounds testing knowledge of investment, savings, and financial concepts.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Academy beat PRESEC 4-0 in the final to successfully defend their ODADEƐ '90 5-a-side tournament title. Seven schools participated in the competition, which brought together old students for football and reunion activities.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three Greater Accra schools—Achimota, Accra Academy, and PRESEC Osu—qualified for the next stage of a National Public Speaking Event held at PRESEC Legon, where students discussed drug abuse, its dangers, and solutions.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu assured students that adequate provisions have been made for feeding in senior high schools as they reopen for the 2026/2027 academic year, and announced that President Mahama has directed a review of the SHS menu to improve quality and nutritional value, including eggs and chicken.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) won the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz with 40 points, defeating Accra Academy (33 points) and St Augustine's College (27 points) to claim its ninth NSMQ trophy, marking the school's return to the final after a two-year absence.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has described Accra Academy as Ghana's foremost all-round school, citing the calibre and impact of its alumni in governance, law, business, entertainment, sports and science. He highlighted the school's scientific heritage and noted that Accra Academy is determined to reclaim its position in science and mathematics after other schools recently took the lead.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, an old student of Accra Academy, presented laptops and other items to the school's NSMQ team following its first-ever appearance at the competition's Grand Finale, urging the team to return stronger and compete for the trophy in 2027.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) claimed its ninth National Science and Maths Quiz victory, defeating St Augustine's College and Accra Academy in a thrilling final. The school recovered from a nine-point opening round to finish on 40 points and secure the trophy, prompting widespread celebrations on social media.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) has won the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz championship, their ninth trophy, after overcoming a slow start to defeat St Augustine's College and Accra Academy in a close final round.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Grand Finale is underway at the University of Ghana with eight-time champions PRESEC-Legon, two-time champions St Augustine's College, and first-time finalists Accra Academy competing for the championship trophy.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Six Senior High Schools in the Greater Accra Region are piloting the Schools for Clean Air and Waste Segregation (SCAWS) project, led by Impact Footprints Africa with support from the Clean Air Fund and Ghana Education Service, to improve waste segregation, reduce open burning and promote cleaner air. The project, launched at Achimota School on September 7, aims to develop a practical model for scaling to other schools while engaging students, teachers, and school management.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Science and Maths Quiz 2026 grand finale is underway at the University of Ghana, Legon, with PRESEC-Legon, St Augustine's College, and Accra Academy competing. PRESEC-Legon, the eight-time champions, are seeking a historic ninth title after a two-year absence, while Accra Academy makes their first-ever grand finale appearance.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Grand Finale is taking place with Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon), St Augustine's College (AUGUSCO), and Accra Academy competing for the national title.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
John Dumelo, MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has wished the three finalists of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz—PRESEC-Legon, St Augustine's College, and Accra Academy—well ahead of today's grand finale at the University of Ghana Premier Dome. Accra Academy is appearing in the final for the first time, while PRESEC-Legon seeks a record ninth title and St Augustine's College aims for a third.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has wished the three finalists—Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School, St Augustine's College, and Accra Academy Senior High School—well ahead of the National Science and Maths Quiz grand finale, describing them as some of Ghana's finest schools.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Schools for Clean Air and Waste Segregation (SCAWS) project has been launched in Accra to promote cleaner school environments through waste segregation and sustainable management practices. Led by Impact Footprints Africa with the Clean Air Fund and Ghana Education Service, the initiative will work with six selected schools—five public and one private—to introduce practical waste management systems.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Science and Maths Quiz 2026 grand finale will see record eight-time champions PRESEC-Legon, two-time champions St Augustine's College, and debutant Accra Academy competing for the trophy. PRESEC-Legon has appeared 13 times in the final and is the only school to have won back-to-back titles on two separate occasions.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Academy qualified for the National Science and Maths Quiz Grand Finale for the first time in the school's history, winning the semi-final on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with 54 points ahead of Bright Senior High School (44 points) and Achimota School (43 points).
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project will begin constructing a double-cell underground drain measuring 10 metres wide and 1.95 kilometres long along Dr. Busia Highway in Kaneshie from September 7, 2026, with work expected to run until October 2027. The new drain will replace existing 1.2-metre diameter pipes to address inadequate stormwater capacity in the area.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project will begin constructing a major underground stormwater drain along Dr Busia Highway in Accra on September 7 to improve flood management. The double-cell rectangular drain will extend 1.5 kilometres from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction, replacing two existing pipes.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2000-year group of Accra Academy has commissioned and handed over an eco-park named after the late Mrs Beatrice Lokko, the school's first and only female headmistress, during the school's Homecoming event.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Academy Old Boys Association will hold a float and homecoming on Saturday, August 15, to celebrate the school's 95th anniversary and honour its four founders, with the procession starting from campus and passing through Accra before stopping at Ellen House in James Town where the school began. Old boys will also commission new facilities including an Echo Park, a 12-unit washroom facility, and a six-unit classroom block.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School and Accra Academy will renew their football rivalry in the curtain-raiser of the 2026 All Star Festival, a two-day event at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on July 10–11 featuring expanded family activities, a Kids' Play Zone, and a business convocation alongside the football competition.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Project Coordinator of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project says dredging works on the Odaw River are 40 per cent complete, with the contractor expected to finish by year-end. The dredging is part of broader engineering efforts to improve stormwater flow and reduce flood risks, with additional drainage construction underway in several flood-prone communities.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project says dredging of the Odaw River is not a one-off intervention but a continuous process to manage sediment that keeps re-entering the waterway. The project follows a two-stage approach: first clearing an estimated 655,000 cubic metres of accumulated sediment, then shifting to continuous maintenance dredging based on depth thresholds, with the contractor expected to complete initial dredging by year-end.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service contained two separate fires in Accra over the weekend: a vehicle fire at Accra Academy in Bubiashie on Saturday night with no injuries, and a tailoring shop fire in a metal container at Dansoman Last Stop on Sunday. The service urged the public to inspect electrical installations and observe fire safety precautions.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Personnel from the Industrial Area Fire Station responded to two fire incidents in Accra over the weekend: a vehicle fire at Accra Academy in Bubiashie on Saturday night and a tailoring shop fire in Dansoman on Sunday. No casualties were reported in either incident, though a Lexus vehicle and sewing equipment were destroyed; causes remain under investigation.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →