Baricho High School is a distinguished public secondary school situated in Mwerua Location, Ndia Division, Kirinyaga County. Established in 1964 by the late Bishop Gatimu of Nyeri Diocese, the school occupies a spacious 24-acre campus. As a Catholic-sponsored institution founded by the Catholic Mission, Baricho High School continues to uphold a rich tradition of academic excellence and moral development.
The initial enrolment was 30 boys which has now grown to 1453
The Government took over the school in the year 1973 and the T.S.C. posted Mr. Joseph Kagenya to head the school who took over from Mr. Justin Muriithi who was later transferred to the D.E.O’S Office.
In the year 1977, Mr. Kagenya was transferred to Primary school and Mr. P.K. Gichiru took over the administration of the school. In the same year, in September, a Board of Governors replaced School Committee and Mr. George Mirogi was appointed as the Board Chairman.
In 1994, Mr. P.K. Gichiru was transferred to Mwea Boys and Mr. Gitau J. M. took over the administration.
In 2001, Mr. Gitau was transferred to Gatunyu Secondary School and replaced by Mr. Githuka A.N. In 2009 Mr. Githuka was transferred to Njiri High School and replaced by Mr. Kamau R.G.
In 2013, Mr. Kamau R.G was transferred and replaced by Mr. Wachira I.K.
In 2018, Mr. Wachira I.K was transferred to Muthambi Boys and replaced by Mr. Kuria J.M who was transferred to Mangu High School and replaced by the current principal. Mr. Mwangi BK.