Regional Science High School III
Regional Science High School III is a science high school situated in East Kalayaan, within the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, in Zambales province of the Philippines. Established in 1994, the school offers a specialized science and mathematics-oriented curriculum tailored for academically adept adolescents. RSHS III comprises a junior high school and a senior high school with a focus on the STEM strand. The student body primarily consists of residents from nearby cities and provinces, with the majority hailing from Olongapo, Bataan, and Zambales.
Since then, it has clinched various awards and representation in STEM-related competitions both in the national and international level
History
Regional Science High Schools were established in the Philippines under DECS Order No. 69 Series of 1993. These schools cater to above-average students with a strong inclination towards science and technology. They offer an advanced curriculum in Science, Math, and English, along with enriched programs and research opportunities not typically available in regular schools.Originally situated at Angeles City High School in Angeles City, the school was later moved to Olongapo City National High School before officially opening its doors on June 6, 1994. Under the leadership of then-Olongapo Mayor Kate H. Gordon and SBMA Chairman Richard J. Gordon, the school was relocated once again to the former U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay within the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, near present-day Mondriaan Aura College.
The school was again moved to its present location, in a former elementary school in East Kalayaan.
The building was initially constructed in the late 1950s by the United States Navy for the education of their dependent children and was originally named George Dewey Elementary School. It was later renamed Kalayaan Elementary School and operated under the administration of the Philippine Department of Defense.