Founded in 1902 by Mr.Li Jingfang, son of Mr.Li Hongzhang, the prime minister in late Qing Dynasty, Hefei No.1 Senior high School observes its 100th anniversary in October, 2002. Originally named "Luzhou School", Hefei No.1 Senior High had changed ite names several times until in 1952 the school got ite present name. In 1955, the school was defined as one of the provincial key schools in Anhui.

Today the school covers an area of 54,144 square metres, among which 11,143 square metres are used for teaching buildings, science labs, a library, and a gym with modern facilities. A sports ground of 400 metres provides enough exercice space for students. Three gardens with trees nd flowers offer faculty and students a sound place for leisure and relaxation.

1980 students and 111 faculty are studying and working in the school. Among the alumni there are many outstanding professionals, experts, specialists, academ-icians and a Nobel Physics Prize winner, Professor Yang Zhenning. A lot more have become the builders of the country, contributing their bit to the development of China.

In the past 100 years, the school has witnessed many ups and downs, yet it has stuck the motto of the school, fostering tens of thousands of qualified graduates, and thus the school has gained many praises and awards and it has been ranked as the top high school in the city and even in the province by the society. Hefei No.1 Senior High School has a glorious past, and its future will be even brighter.