Hidden in Osaka’s 都島区 is a school with a legacy. We are standing before 大阪市立東高等学校. It is now known as 大阪府立東高等学校. This school has seen many changes. It started as a school for girls in 1923.
The school’s motto is “High Aspirations. Superior Execution.” It encourages students to have big dreams. It wants them to work hard to achieve those dreams. The school has a tradition of detailed academic guidance. Teachers work hard to meet each student’s needs.
大阪市立東高等学校 aimed to nurture scientists and engineers. It also fostered those with international perspectives. The school moved to its current location in 1979. It is now in the former Osaka University Faculty of Engineering site.
The location of 大阪市立東高等学校 has changed over time. It began in 北久太郎町. That area is now part of 中央区. The school moved to its current location in 野田 in 1979. Before the university, the site was a railway station. It was the 网島駅 of the 関西鉄道網島駅.
大阪市立東高等学校 has a strong connection to other countries. It has sister schools in Australia and New Zealand. These schools are Melba Copland Secondary School and Bream Bay College. This shows the school’s focus on global awareness.
In 1991, 大阪市立東高等学校 created a math and science program. In 1994, it added an English program. These programs helped students specialize in these fields. The math and science program was the first of its kind in Osaka public high schools.
大阪市立東高等学校 has a proud history. It has adapted to many changes. In 2022, the school became 大阪府立東高等学校. It continues to educate students. It prepares them for the future. It remains a vital part of Osaka’s educational landscape.