Sixty-five years of moving forward.
Founded in 1960, B. W. Harris remains one of Liberia’s leading Episcopal schools, offering quality education rooted in Christian principles and academic excellence.
From two parish schools to a complete high school.
Sixty-five years of faith, learning and resilience in the heart of Monrovia.
- 1945
Bishop Harris arrives in Liberia
The Rt. Rev. Bravid Washington Harris begins his service as Missionary Bishop of Liberia, leading the Episcopal Church here from 1945 to 1964. The school would later carry his name.
- 1960
Two parish schools become one
B. W. Harris is established through the merger of Trinity Parish Primary School and St. Thomas Parish School, first enrolling about 250 students in Grades One through Eight.
- 1960s
Growing grade by grade
A new grade was added each year until B. W. Harris became a complete senior high school.
- 1964
A ministry of Trinity Cathedral
After St. Thomas Church withdrew from the partnership, the school continued as a ministry of Trinity Cathedral under the Episcopal Diocese of Liberia.
- 1990s
Enduring the civil conflict
Like much of Monrovia, the school suffered disruption and looting during Liberia’s civil war. Staff, families and alumni worked to restore the campus, with renovations of the buildings and cafeteria in 1997 and 1998.
- 1993
The alumni rally behind their school
The B. W. Harris Episcopal School Alumni Association-USA holds its first convention, beginning more than three decades of support: a generator in 1995, science laboratories, computer labs, roof repairs, books and scholarships.
- 2010s
Learning goes digital
Alumni-funded projects bring a technology curriculum for Grades 7–12, teacher training, new computers and a 2013 project to digitise school records, alongside dozens of scholarships each year.
- Today
65 years and moving forward
B. W. Harris serves students from Nursery through Grade 12 and has celebrated its 65th anniversary with the whole Spartan family.
To provide a safe, disciplined, inclusive and nurturing learning environment that empowers students to become lifelong learners, responsible citizens and transformational leaders.
B. W. Harris Episcopal High School is committed to providing a quality Christian education that develops students intellectually, spiritually, socially, emotionally and physically.
Through collaboration among students, parents, teachers, the Episcopal Diocese of Liberia and the broader community, we prepare students for academic success, responsible citizenship and leadership in a changing world.
What every Spartan stands for.
Christian Foundation
Faith in God, moral responsibility, service and spiritual growth.
Academic Excellence
A commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
Integrity
Honesty, accountability and ethical conduct.
Discipline
Respect for rules, authority and self-control.
Diversity & Inclusion
Respect for every person regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or social background.
Leadership & Service
Preparation for responsible leadership and service to the community.
Family Partnership
Active collaboration between home and school.
Lamp, book and quill
Our crest carries an oil lamp, an open book and quill, and the motto Perseverance, Achievement, Quality.
Education of the whole person.
We believe education is a holistic process that develops the intellectual, moral, spiritual, emotional, physical and social capacities of each student. The school seeks to:
- Excellence
- Promote academic excellence and critical thinking.
- Faith
- Foster Christian values and moral development.
- Creativity
- Encourage creativity, innovation and leadership.
- Preparation
- Prepare students for higher education and productive citizenship.
- Service
- Develop responsible individuals committed to serving society.
“Progredimur B. W. Harris School,
forward, O forward march we go.”
A Spartan family that gives back.
Since the early 1990s, the B. W. Harris Episcopal School Alumni Association-USA has supported its alma mater with laboratories, computers, library resources, teacher support, campus repairs and scholarships, including a scholarship programme named for former principal Rev. Fr. E. G. W. King, Jr.
Alumni in Liberia and abroad continue to serve the school, from the Alumni Board that welcomes each graduating class to graduates such as Hon. Spencer Leeco, Class of 2002, who returned as commencement speaker.
Guided by the Diocese and our Board.
BWHEHS operates under the authority of the Episcopal Diocese of Liberia and is governed by a Board of Trustees, which provides policy direction, strategic leadership and oversight. The Administration, led by the Principal, manages the school’s day-to-day operations.
Meet our leadership