Helsingin yhteislyseo

The school was founded in 1908 and it is privately maintained by Maanviljelyslyseo (Agricultural Lyceum).

Helsingin yhteislyseo and Lapinlahden yhteislyseo relocated to a new building and to its present location on the Rintinpolku street in Kontula in 1971.

The two schools joined to operate under the same name Helsingin yhteislyseo from 1974 onward.

Selection criteria are slightly higher for emphasized than general studies as they involve passing an entrance examination in sports, art or music.

In spring 2011 Helsingin yhteislyseo participated in Stage, a Finnish television show where six schools competed for the best school musical.