Varvakeio High School


The Varvakeio High School is a public Greek junior high school and high school located in Psychiko.

History

Varvakeio was founded by Ioannis Varvakis, who donated a big part of his fortune to the state, in order to build a public, fee-less high school. The realization of Varvakis' dream came true after his death as the building was opened in 1860, initially across from the present-day Varvakios Agora. Badly damaged in the civil war, the original Panagis Kalkos-designed building was demolished in 1955 or 1956. The school moved several times before settling on its current location in Psychiko in 1983. Originally all-male, the school became co-ed in 1979. Today, the school is recognized as one of the leading Model Schools in Greece. Admission is highly competitive and determined through entrance examinations.

Notable alumni

The Varvakeio High School has produced, over the years, notable alumni in varied fields. Some of them include:

Arts and literature

Greek Academy