Jianshui No. 2 Middle School

Jianshui No. 2 Middle School (建水县第二中学) is located in the picturesque Xizhuang Huanglong Temple Scenic Area (西庄黄龙寺风景区), 10 kilometers west of the town center. This scenic location is renowned for its beautiful environment, peaceful surroundings, lush greenery, and abundant wildlife. With its tranquil atmosphere, it is considered an ideal place for students to pursue their education. The school has a rich history, dating back to 1947 when it was established by the underground Chinese Communist Party as Huimin Middle School (惠民中学). Over the past six decades, the school has developed into a distinguished institution known for its solid educational foundation and cultural heritage.

Currently, Jianshui No. 2 Middle School has 28 classes, more than 1,600 students, and 142 staff members, including 110 full-time teachers. The school boasts a strong faculty, with 31 senior high school teachers and 40 first-level teachers. Additionally, the school is home to the first two subject leaders and three key teachers from Jianshui County (建水县), as well as two of the Top 10 Education Talents in the county. Jianshui No. 2 Middle School is undergoing a period of rapid growth, with new teaching buildings, a student cafeteria, and a sports field all nearing completion. The upcoming curriculum reforms for high school are set to further enhance the school’s educational offerings.

Key Information

• Name: Jianshui No. 2 Middle School (建水县第二中学)

• Established: 1947

• Location: 10 kilometers west of Jianshui County, Xizhuang Huanglong Temple Scenic Area (西庄黄龙寺风景区)

• Student Enrollment: Over 1,600 students

• Staff: 142 staff members, including 110 full-time teachers

• Classes: 28 teaching classes

Educational Philosophy

Jianshui No. 2 Middle School is guided by the educational principle of "Focusing on the development of students and laying a foundation for their lifelong success." The school places high importance on quality education and management, striving to cultivate high-quality talent for the nation. Over the years, the school has produced many successful graduates who have been accepted into prestigious universities such as Nankai University (南开大学), Sichuan University (四川大学), Southwest University for Nationalities (西南师大), Beijing Forestry University (北京林大), Third Military Medical University (第三军医大学), and Yunnan University (云南大学).

Honors and Achievements

Jianshui No. 2 Middle School has been recognized for its exceptional educational quality with numerous awards and honors, including:

• "Yunnan Provincial Civilized School" (云南省文明学校) awarded by the Yunnan Provincial Education Department (省教育厅)

• "Green and Beautiful Campus, Grade A" (绿化美化校园甲级学校)

• First batch of "Campus Cultural Construction" Model Schools (建水县首批“校园文化建设”示范校)

• "Yunnan Provincial Level 2 First-Class Complete Middle School" (云南省二级一等完全中学)

• First Prize in Education Goal Assessment in 2008

• Multiple teaching excellence awards at the county and district levels

High School Graduation Results

The school has a remarkable track record in its high school graduation results:

• 2005: 9 students entered top universities, 99 students passed the undergraduate threshold, and 55 students entered vocational colleges. The total number of students admitted was 163, with a pass rate of 69.96%.

• 2006: 77 students passed the undergraduate threshold, and 56 passed the vocational college threshold, with a total of 133 students admitted. The pass rate increased to 72.68%.

• 2007: 105 students passed the undergraduate threshold, and 84 passed the vocational college threshold, with a total of 189 students admitted. The pass rate reached 76.83%.

• 2008: 121 students passed the undergraduate threshold, and 150 students passed the vocational college threshold, with a total of 271 students admitted. The pass rate was 75.70%.

The school has ranked second in the county for four consecutive years in terms of college entrance examination pass rates. In 2008, it received the Red River Prefecture "First-Rate College Entrance Examination Results and Pass Rate" award.

Recognition and Recent Honors

• In October 2021, Jianshui No. 2 Middle School was listed as a Model Unit for Ethnic Unity and Progress (民族团结进步示范单位) by Honghe Prefecture (红河州).