[1] It was preceded by the establishment of two colleges that ultimately combined into what is currently known as The Beacon of the East Ghanass previously known as Phoenix College was founded in 1943 by Mr. Fred Addae and Mr. Francis Adjei Tetebo, starting with just 16 boys in a temporary private building.

As the student population grew, the school relocated to a new site in 1950, which is now home to the Normal Technical Institute in Koforidua.

During this period, Mr. Francis Adjei Tetebo served as the college's principal, following the passing of Mr. Fred Addae, the headmaster.

[2] In 1957, the year that Ghana gained independence, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah on a visit to Koforidua requested a name change of the school from Christ College to Ghana Secondary School.

By dint of hardwork, Mr D. Ofori Dankwa continued to develop the school until 1974 when he was promoted to Director of Education.