Chavakali High Senior School’s History, Location, Contacts, Performance & Reviews
HISTORY & PROFILE OF CHAVAKALI HIGH SCHOOL.
Chavakali High School is one of the well-known national secondary schools in Kenya.
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Chavakali High Senior School’s Location
Found in Vihiga County, along the Kakamega–Kisumu road in Western Kenya
Type of School
National school (Category C1)
Boys’ boarding secondary school
Chavakali High Senior School’s History
Established in 1959: Started with only 36 students in a small building.
Founded with support from Quaker missionaries (Friends Africa Mission)
Initially focused on agricultural training, later evolved into a top academic institution
Chavakali High Senior School’s Reputation & Performance
Known as a top-performing national school in Kenya with Strong KCSE results, with many students qualifying for university.
Example: In 2025, a large number of candidates scored C+ and above, with a mean grade around B (plain)
Academic Performance
Chavakali High School is consistently ranked among Kenya’s top-performing national schools, especially in KCSE.
Recent KCSE Results
✅️2025 KCSE Performance
Mean grade: B (plain) – approx. 8.979 points
University qualifiers (C+ and above):
488 out of 531 candidates (~92%)
●Strong grade distribution:
A: 22
A-: 69
B+: 93
B: 133
✅️This shows a very high transition rate to university, which is a key indicator of academic strength.
✅ 2024 KCSE Performance
Mean score: about 8.25 (B-)
Candidates with C+ and above: 482 out of 548
Majority of students scored between B and C+
●Trend
Consistent mean grade between B- and B
Over 85–90% of students qualify for university yearly
Strong performance maintained since 2007
●Overall:
Academically, Chavakali is a top-tier national school
Known for consistent results, not just one-time success
●Programs & Student Life
Offers:
Sciences (STEM)
Social Sciences
Arts & sports pathways
●Also emphasizes:
Discipline
Leadership
Co-curriculars like sports, drama, and clubs
