the school underwent a change from a secondary school to a high school in 2009. The school, like most government high schools, is mostly funded by user fees from pupils. The school has been noted as one of the schools that has been in existence since colonial times of Zambia's history. Luanshya Boys High School was first a co-ed school and was also one of the first schools to aceept non-white stud
ents in January 1964 following the then Northern Rhodesia becoming semi-independent following the break up of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland at the end of 1963. Later in 1964 when Zambia became an independent nation, the school, like most others of a similar nature become fully integrated. Also at that time school fees were payable, but only by the 1964 intake and throughout their five years at the school; those prior and those who followed did not pay. when it changed to current status I do not know. Taylor, Head Boy, 1968)
The school is run by the help of a Student Body Or School Council which consists of elected representatives from various classes. The term of office for the Councilors is one year. As at now pupils are still paying school fees which help in the running of affairs at the school. Kalange , Head Boy 2012)