Hangzhou High School
public school in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
Hangzhou High School (Chinese: 浙江省杭州高级中学), or Hanggao, established in 1899, is one of the most famous high schools in Southern China. It was the earliest-founded public high school in Zhejiang Province. Its history dates back to Yangzheng College founded by Lin Qi. There are 52 academicians who graduated from the institution as of 2018.
Hangzhou High School has two campuses, the Gongyuan Campus at No.238, Fengqi Road, and the Qianjiang Campus at No.1958 East Zhijiang Road. The Qianjiang Campus started operating in September 2015. This new campus including the International Division, which provide AP Courses to students.
Hangzhou High School also participates in several international exchange programs with high schools oversea. There is Dover-Sherborn Exchange with Dover-Sherborn High School in Boston, MA.
Club activities
Hanggao Observatory
Hanggao Observatory, also known as "Hangzhou High School Astronomy Club", is the student astronomy club.
48700 Hanggao (provisional designation: 1996 HZ21) is a main-belt minor planet.
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