About the school
Eighty years of teaching one neighborhood's children.
The story of Shivdatrai High School is the story of Pathergatti itself — one classroom, one batch of students, one generation at a time.
Our history
Founded on a shortage, not a surplus.
Shivdatrai High School opened its doors in 1943, at a time when private schooling in the old city was out of reach for most working families. It was built to close that gap — not as a lesser alternative to expensive schools, but as proof that quality teaching and low fees could coexist.
Eight decades on, the building has changed, the syllabus has changed, but the founding idea hasn't: every child in this neighborhood deserves a real shot at a good education.
Leadership
Late Shri Kantilalji Agarwal
Correspondent
As correspondent, Late Shri Kantilalji Agarwal oversaw the school's administration and its long-standing commitment to keeping education within reach for every family in the community.
Read moreWhat we stand for
Our mission, in three parts.
Access first
We set fees around what families can pay, not around what the market allows.
Real standards
Affordable doesn't mean reduced. Our curriculum and faculty are held to the same bar as any school in the city.
A lasting community
Students, staff, and families who stay connected to the school long after graduation.
Join us
Come see the school for yourself.
We'd rather show you around than describe it. Visit during school hours or write to us to arrange a time.
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