Accreditation and Awards
The school was registered with the state in 1954 and the first students took their external examinations in 1958. Gloria Faizi, Abu'l-Qásim Faizi's wife, helped bring the school onto a more financial status by providing leadership and attracting investments. The current accreditation includes the standard ten high school exam of the Central Board of Secondary Education though it is increasingly switching to Indian Certificate of Secondary Education.
The Secondary Section in 2007 received top awards for all of Panchgani (with additional high marks in specific subject areas)
- 100% passed result with average score of 73.54%
- Set a new record of highest average 94.6%
- Number of students appeared - 102
- 48 students (47%) secured Distinction ( above 75%)
- 43 students (42%) secured First Class (above 60%)
- 11 students (11%) secured Second Class
The Secondary Science program won awards in 2003 (National Level Science Talent Search Examination and Best Participation Award in the NSTSE)
The Secondary Computer Science curriculum serves the International General Certificate of Secondary Education.
The Secondary Arts program can support students reaching for the annual Government of Maharashtra Elementary and Intermediate Art Exams.
All topic areas have vocational courses
The school is ranked 64th across India by a broad range of criteria.
In 2005/6, New Era High School two students ranked 857th and 1824th (over 2000 were ranked) across all Indian students competing for the Amul Shakti Vidyashree award.
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