History of general de jesus college

The plight of San Isidro’s youth, who had nowhere to go for secondary education after World War II, was the prime factor that led to the founding of General de Jesus Academy. The founders were prominent citizens of the town, namely: Paz Policarpio-Mendez, Soledad Medina, Francisco Narciso, Teofilo P. Abello, and Ricardo Odulio.

The school was named in honor of General Simeon de Jesus, San Isidro’s hero. General de Jesus, who was executed by the Japanese in Fort Santiago, was one of the most distinguished graduates of the Philippine Constabulary Academy, now Philippine Military Academy.

General de Jesus Academy opened in June 1946.

General De Jesus College is a stock, non sectarian school under a board composed of nine (9) members. At present, the Chairman of the Board is Mr. Carlo P. Mendez, while the President/School Head is Dr. Josefina P. Magno