VICTORINO MAPA HIGH SCHOOL

HISTORY

Victorino Mapa High School (Manila East High School) began classes in June 1923. It was one of four schools in the City of Manila, along with Torres High School (Manila South High School) and Arellano (Manila North High School).

Since its founding in June 1923, the school has been administered by principals. Three were Americans: John Carl, Sarah M. England, and James Burns. Indalecio Madamba, appointed in 1951, was the first Filipino principal.

The Parents-Teachers Association was formed during his tenure, and a succession of principals took over after Madamba departed in May 1956.

The student population of VMHS traditionally comes from the districts of San Miguel, Quiapo, Sampaloc, and Santa Mesa, consisting of families with similar economic and social standards, with a few transferees from provinces who graduated from Padre Burgos Elementary School (PBES) under Principal Ms. Trinidad R. Galang. on Altura Street, Sta Mesa, Manila.

The school once had a maximum student population of 11,481 and a faculty of 488.

ACADEMIC VISION & MISSION

A School that provides quality education and develops the total well-being of students who can adjust, respond, and live productively as well rounded citizens in the present world of communication and technology.

The School shall provide its students, faculty, and other personnel, with a healthy educational environment through improved facilities and equipment and a fully implemented curriculum and transactional administration supportive of improving teacher's competencies through training, seminars, and studies.