HISTORY

     Tondo High School (formerly Tondo Foreshore High School) consists of three four-storey buildings. It stands towering over the fast-changing community around it. In front of the building is the remarkable landmark made by Eduardo Castrillo, the "Cry of Tondo," which bespeaks of the ideals of the people of Tondo.

     It was in the school year 1979-1980 when six sections from Nolasco High School were transferred to become the first 321 students of Tondo High School. It was then youngest of the 29 secondary schools in the Division of City Schools, Manila. Nine pioneering teachers were assigned to this school. The school was then under the wings of Nolasco High School's principal, Mrs. Rosario Leonardo.

     The building was turned over by the National Housing Authority to the Division of City Schools, Manila in June 27, 1979. It consists of 62 classrooms which can accommodate 5,000 students. The building structure which is seated in the heart of Tondo Foreshore Area occupies an area of 10,173 meters. It was built in a record of 11 months. Because of its very few students in its first year of operation, the building was shared with pupils of the Amado V. Hernandez Elementary School.

     The school year 1980-1981 marked the increase of students from 321 to 1,092. The teaching force increased from nine to 27. From Manila High School, Mrs. Crispina V. Nipal was assigned assistant principal in the school.

     In the school year 1981-1982, 20 sections were opened for the first years. The Number of students increased to 2,111. It was this year that Amado V. Hernandez Elementary School was given their own building and the whole structure for Tondo High School was left for its students. School population increased from 2,111 to 3,046 students and teachers have increased in numbers. In its fifth year of operation, school year 1983-1984 has brought more honors for the school. Students increased to 3,599 and teachers totaled 175.