Chalermkwansatree School (CHS; Thai: โรงเรียนเฉลิมขวัญสตรี) is a public secondary school located in Phitsanulok, Thailand. It is situated in the city centre near Wat Ratchaburana and is operated by the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Educational Service Area 39). It is the only school in Phitsanulok province that provides exclusive education for female students at the lower secondary level.
History
The school was founded on November 8, 1923, as the School for Girls of Monthon Phitsanulok (Thai: โรงเรียนสตรีประจำมณฑลพิษณุโลก). It initially offered education from kindergarten through teacher training. By 1943, the kindergarten, primary, and teacher training programs were phased out, and the school transitioned to its current focus.
Academics
Today, the school offers education for grades 7 to 12 (Matthayom 1–6) with a total of 81 classrooms. It is a girls' school for grades 7–9 (lower secondary) and becomes coeducational for grades 10–12 (upper secondary). As of 2024, the school had an enrollment of 3,090 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.74.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Former name | School for Girls of Monthon Phitsanulok |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Pali: นฺตถิ ปญฺญา สมา อาภา ("There is no light as bright as wisdom") |
| Established | 1923 (103 years ago) |
| Principal | Piyachai Bhuchandithkul |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Gender | Girls (grades 7–9), Coeducational (grades 10–12) |
| Enrollment | 3,090 (2024) |
| Campus size | 11.55 acres (4.67 ha) |
| Colors | Navy and White |
| Mascot | Saraswati, Devil's tree |
| Newspaper | Kwan Ying (Thai: ขวัญหญิง) |
| Yearbook | San Phet Saraswati (Thai: สารเพชรสรัสวดี) |
| Website | www.chs.ac.th |
Location
The school is located at 28 Phutthabucha Road, Nai Mueang, Mueang Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand.
