Lugoba High School is a very large school with 2,183 students (984 boys 1,199 girls). They have 87 teachers.
With a school this large, they did not have nearly enough science equipment or supplies so that many students got hands-on experience. Science had to be taught in shifts and even then, few could participate.
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The school draws students from a low-income suburb of Kampala. It is a private, community-based school that provides affordable education to students from very vulnerable backgrounds. Many students face significant challenges, including the loss of parents or guardians. A large number of parents are motorcycle riders (boda boda operators), which contributes to a high incidence of road accidents and, sadly, deaths—further increasing the vulnerability of many students.
One of the most inspiring aspects of the school is its policy of supporting continuity in education. Students who lose a parent or primary caregiver are allowed to continue their studies through to completion of their level—for example, up to sitting their national examinations at Ordinary Level.
Although the school has been in existence for 23 years, Advanced Level science subjects were only introduced about five years ago due to limited resources. The laboratory facilities are currently very small and under-equipped, requiring students to study in shifts. Despite these constraints, the school has demonstrated remarkable resilience and achievement.
Notably, the best Advanced Level student this year, who studied Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics, achieved straight A grades in all subjects. The school also has a strong peer mentorship culture, where high-performing students support others, and many alumni remain actively engaged in mentoring and guiding current learners.
We were particularly impressed by a 15-year-old student who showcased his innovation—he built a robot dog and a humanoid robot and demonstrated a model illustrating hydroelectric power generation using recycled materials. He shared that he collaborates with local mechanics to deepen his understanding of electrical systems and creatively repurposes plastic materials by melting and molding them into components. He is an exceptionally innovative young man with great potential. Here is a photo of his humanoid robot.
The school administration and students where exceedingly thankful for the support and mentioned that TGUP is the first donor in the 23 years of existence.
