"Yangchen" is a reference to "Lhamo Yangchenma," a figure in Tibetan Buddhism regarded as the goddess of wisdom and music.

The school’s annual magazine is named "Yangchen Juedmang," which symbolizes the lute, a musical instrument traditionally associated with the goddess Yangchenma.

The term "Yangchenphug" combines cultural and geographical elements to reflect its unique identity within the context of Tibetan Buddhist traditions and local landscape.

To cope with admissions pressure and accommodate a rising student body, hostel buildings were transformed into classrooms.

For 9th and 10th graders, it offers Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, English and Dzongkha.

The students from these two grades also hold the choice of either opting for Economics or Computer Studies as their elective course.

At the end of the academic year, the 10th graders sit for a nationwide standardized test Bhutan Certificate for Secondary Education.

Courses in Science are Physics, Chemistry, Pure Mathematics, English and Dzongkha with the elective subjects being Biology or Computer Studies or neither [in which the case the students don't have to choose either].

Although this was initially met with some resistance over the choice of wearing the school uniform, "gho" and "kira", the idea proved to be highly effective, especially during sports heats and other social work.

The school celebrates a form of Tshechu every year on 2 June coinciding with the National Social Forestry Day.

In keeping with the religious traditions of the Education Department, the students have assemblies every morning where they sing Buddhist chants.

Yangchenphug holds the record for being among the best schools in the country for producing top results every year during the Standardised BSCE and BHSEC tests.

Although much attention is given to Academics, the school places heavy resources in building the other facets of wholesome education.

The alumni association is involved in many collaborative and supportive activities to provide better opportunities to the present students.

It also organises the prestigious "Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Memorial Debate" among the higher secondary schools in Thimphu.

Membership to the alumni can be obtained by contacting the office of the school or writing to them at TOSA-OY, PO Box 1086, Thimphu.