Nanchong Senior High School

Nanchong Senior High School was founded in 1927 by Yuzhang Wu, In 1950, it merged with Jianhua Middle School, a private school established by Lan Zhang, In 1952, the Sichuan Provincial Government officially named it Sichuan Nanchong Senior High School. : == Rankings and awards ==

Based on the annual college entrance examination admission rate, teaching quality, and student quality evaluation published by the Nanchong Municipal Government Education Department, Nanchong Senior High School has led in teaching quality in Nanchong City for 32 years, since 1993. According to the biennial 'Top 100 High Schools in China' rankings, Nanchong Senior High School was included among the top 100 in 2009, 2017, and 2022. This ranking has, however, faced some controversy due to differences in evaluation criteria compared to the traditional emphasis on college entrance exam results. There are concerns that this growth may have diluted the school's core quality resources and lowered the admissions threshold. While the school remains a leading institution in the Nanchong area, a decline in provincial high-achiever exam results (e.g., fewer high scorers on the national college entrance examination since 2022) appears to lend some credence to these concerns. Additionally, the school's large intake of top students has raised concerns in the community about limiting opportunities for other schools, potentially fostering a monopoly. == Campus culture ==

Nanchong Senior High School prioritizes students' mental health and well-rounded personal development. Motto "Inspire Honor and Courage, Pursue Excellence."（"弘扬诚勇，追求卓越"） In 1927 Yuzhang Wu founded Jialing Senior High Schoo. He selected "Sincerity and Courage" as the school motto. There are also after school club activities, which include experiences like outdoor sketching, crafting, broadcasting, volunteer etiquette services for new students, and performances at cultural showcases. == Notable alumni ==

• Duojia Pan (潘多加), biologist, a student of Nanchong Senior High School in 1984, member of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States (2023). • Rongjun Shen (沈荣骏), lieutenant General, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. • Yongchuan Chen (陈永川), mathematician, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. • Ji Xin (邢继), deputy general manager, chief engineer, and chief designer of Hualong One, China Nuclear Power Engineering Co., Ltd. == References ==