Accra Academy: Only 22 staff overseeing 5,000 students – Headmaster reveals

Accra Academy Senior High School is facing a staff shortage. This issue contributes to rising student indiscipline.

Headmaster Emmanuel Ofoe Fiemawhle shared that only 22 staff live on campus. They oversee around 5,000 students. This lack of staff makes it hard to manage the students effectively.

Fiemawhle expressed these concerns during a visit from the Education Committee of Parliament. He said, “We have 22 staff serving as hall masters and auxiliary workers. It is difficult to manage the students as boarders.” He believes this staffing issue leads to increased indiscipline among students.

He also mentioned that he hasn’t received support for residential infrastructure from GETFund recently.

Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, Chairman of the Education Committee, acknowledged the staffing challenges in schools. He noted that many schools face similar shortages. In Accra Academy, with nearly 6,000 students, more staff are needed.

Nortsu-Kotoe recommended that the Minister of Education seek clearance from the Minister of Finance. This would allow for recruiting more teachers and auxiliary staff for senior high schools.