HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL

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HISTORY

San Bartolome High School originated in 1992 as an annex of Novaliches High School to address the growing student population in the Bagbag-San Bartolome-Gulod Area of Quezon City. The original site, now part of Quezon City University, was utilized until the establishment of QCU (formerly Quezon City Polytechnic University) in 1994.

As the Novaliches community expanded in the late 1990s to early 2000s, the school's rapid growth led to calls for independence. In 2002, City Ordinance No. SP1169, s. 2002, authored by Hon. Allan Butch T. Francisco, granted independence to Novaliches High School - San Bartolome Annex, renaming it San Bartolome High School.

The school diversified its curricular offerings over the years, evolving from a regular high school program to introducing Alternative Learning System, Open High School Program, Home-based Learning Programs, Special Science Classes, and Foreign Language courses.

To accommodate the increasing student population, additional buildings were constructed in 2009 and 2013 during the tenures of Mayor Feliciano Belmonte and Mayor Herbert Bautista, respectively. In 2018, the Mathay 2 Building was replaced with a larger one in preparation for the Senior High School courses.

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 led to the adoption of online and blended modalities for the school years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022. Virtual Commencement Exercises and other activities were conducted as the school faced lockdowns and restrictions due to its proximity to the Hope 2 Quarantine Facility.

Despite the challenges, Senior High School levels officially commenced in 2021, offering Academic and Technical, Vocational and Livelihood tracks, with the Sports track added the following year. Limited face-to-face classes began in April 2022.

With the full implementation of K-12, San Bartolome High School remains committed to providing quality education at both the Junior and Senior High School levels.