Senior High School State 68, Central Jakarta

Senior High School State 68 (SMA Negeri 68 Jakarta), often referred to as 'enamlapan,' is a public high school located on Salemba Raya street in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. Established on August 29, 1981, it was inaugurated by President Soeharto. The school operates within a complex that also includes SMP Negeri 216 Jakarta and SD Negeri Kenari, forming what is known as the Salemba 18 Education Complex.

Key Highlights

  • SMA Negeri 68 Jakarta was established on August 29, 1981.
  • The school holds an 'A' accreditation, with a comprehensive score of 96 as of 2022.
  • In 2006, it was designated as an RSBI (Rintisan Sekolah Bertaraf Internasional), an international standard pilot school.
  • As of the last reported data, it has an enrollment of 840 students.
  • The school curriculum includes general subjects and academic specialization in Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Social Knowledge, and Language and Culture.
  • In 2022, SMA Negeri 68 Jakarta was ranked 10th nationally based on UTBK scores.
  • The school is part of a larger education complex that includes a junior high school and an elementary school.
  • SMA Negeri 68 Jakarta offers a wide range of extracurricular activities.

Location & Connectivity

SMA Negeri 68 Jakarta is situated on Jalan Salemba Raya No. 18, in the Kenari sub-district of Senen, Central Jakarta. This strategic location provides good accessibility via public transportation. The school is reachable by various bus routes (e.g., 4C, 5C, 5D, 5M, M01, P9A, TRANSJABODETABEK SENEN - CIAWI) and train lines (Bogor Line, Lingkar Cikarang Line, KA Bandara Soekarno–Hatta), with nearby stops including SMAN 68 Jakarta, Paseban, and Capitol Park. For those using KRL (Commuter Line), the nearest station is Juanda.

Facilities

SMA Negeri 68 Jakarta is equipped with 57 rooms to support its educational activities. Facilities include a mosque, library, classrooms, and various laboratories such as language, biology, physics, chemistry, social studies, and computer labs. Other amenities comprise an audio-visual room, functional hall, principal's room, teacher's room and lounge, school healthcare unit, cafeteria, courtyard, parking lots, and a student organization room. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including religious groups (ROHIS, SRP, SRK), PMR (Red Cross Youth), Paskibra, marching band (MBrass 68), scientific youth group (KIR), nature lovers' group (Elpala), futsal, basketball, traditional dance (Tracesight), and clubs for Japanese and English language, silat, and modern dance.

Relevance

SMA Negeri 68 Jakarta serves as a significant educational institution in Central Jakarta, designated as a pilot school and a barometer for other schools in DKI Jakarta. Its consistent high rankings in national examinations, such as being among the top 10 SMA schools in Indonesia based on UTBK scores, highlight its academic standing. The school's presence within the Salemba 18 Education Complex, alongside a junior high and elementary school, contributes to a concentrated educational hub in the area.

Nearby

Nearby notable locations include SMP Negeri 216 Jakarta and SD Negeri Kenari, both part of the same education complex. The school is also in proximity to RS Carolus and RSCM 2 hospitals.

Data Table

CategoryDetail
School TypePublic High School (SMA Negeri)
Establishment Year1981
Accreditation GradeA (Score: 96, 2022)
Enrollment (approx.)840 students
Grade Levels10-12 (Senior High School)
CurriculumCurriculum 2013 IPS (previously RSBI), Merdeka Curriculum
National Ranking (UTBK 2022)10th in Indonesia
Number of Rooms57
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