Colégio Estadual Lysimaco Ferreira da Costa

Colégio Estadual Lysimaco Ferreira da Costa is one of Curitiba's most respected public secondary schools, named after pioneering Paraná educator and poet Lysimaco Ferreira da Costa, who championed public education in the early 20th century. Located in the Vila Izabel neighborhood, the school serves a large student population in Ensino Fundamental Anos Finais and Ensino Médio for ages 11 through 18. Known for strong academic performance on state and national assessments, the school offers the BNCC curriculum alongside extracurricular programs in sports, arts, and student government. The school reflects Curitiba's democratic public education traditions and regularly participates in regional academic olympiads, science fairs, and cultural events, positioning its graduates competitively for university admissions.