About Obama College
A mixed Day and Boarding Senior High School in Mankessim, serving the Central Region since 2009.
Our History
Founded in 2009, Obama College, Mankessim is a mixed Day & Boarding Senior High School in the Central Region, guided by the motto “You Can”. It has grown steadily into a Free SHS school offering five WASSCE programmes, with a reputation for structured teaching, discipline, and exam preparation.
Our Vision
To be a leading Senior High School in Ghana, recognised for producing disciplined, innovative, and successful graduates.
Our Mission
To provide a nurturing, disciplined, and academically rigorous environment where every student can discover and develop their full potential — because You Can.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Excellence
We hold every student to high academic and personal standards.
Discipline
We build structure and self-discipline into everyday school life.
Integrity
We act honestly and hold ourselves accountable, in and out of the classroom.
Community
We know our students by name and invest in their wellbeing.
Innovation
We embrace ICT and modern teaching methods to prepare students for the future.
Leadership
Meet Our Leadership
To be announced
Headmaster
To be announced
Assistant Headmaster, Academics
To be announced
Assistant Headmaster, Administration
Facilities
What's on Campus
- Multi-storey classroom blocks
- Computer laboratory
- Science laboratory
- Library
- Boarding houses
- Sports field
Achievements
Milestones We're Proud Of
- Serving Mankessim and the Central Region since 2009
- Full participation in the Free SHS programme across all five WASSCE programmes
- Computer laboratory and one-to-one learner tablets supporting ICT development
- Growing enrolment across Day and Boarding streams
Why Choose Us
Why families choose Obama College
Discipline & Structure
A structured, well-supervised environment where students are held to clear academic and behavioural standards.
Academic Excellence
Focused WASSCE preparation, subject clinics, and dedicated staff invested in every student's results.
Community
A close-knit school community where students are known by name, not by number.
Leadership Development
Student leadership structures, clubs, and competitions that build confidence well beyond the classroom.