Boys' High School & College (Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh)


Boys' High School & College,, is an independent and day-boarding school founded in Prayagraj, India. It was founded in 1861 to provide a Christian education to the children of Europeans and Anglo-Indians, but has always accepted children from all backgrounds.
Though originally co-educational, it now admits only boys.
It has existed on its present site in central Allahabad since 1861. Since 1940 it has been managed by the Allahabad High School Society. It is currently affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.
Governor B.L. Joshi on 5 November 2013, released a commemorative postage stamp to mark 150th anniversary of Boys' High School.

History

Established in 1861, the school was founded and initially run by the Church of England. From 1898 to 1914, Boys' High School was affiliated to the University of Allahabad.

Extra-curricular

It participates in, and hosts "Alfresco", a district level annual inter-school competition. It has also started to organize a Carnival, just a few days before Christmas for its students from last year i.e. 2017.

Notable alumni