X Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Komisji Edukacji Narodowej in Kraków, located at 8 Zygmunt Wróblewski Street, is one of the oldest schools in the city, established by order of the Minister of Education in 1953. Initially, it was an all-girls institution, becoming coeducational in 1964. Throughout its history, the school faced facility challenges until 1963, when a modern building designed by young architects was completed, reflecting an innovative approach to education. The school's architecture features functional clusters that facilitate easy management of teaching spaces, encouraging students' shared responsibility for maintaining order.
The high school has gained recognition as one of the top 500 schools in Poland according to the Perspektywy ranking, evidenced by numerous awards and scholarships, including the Prime Minister's Scholarship and the Silver Medal from Kraków – European City of Culture. The school collaborates with prestigious universities such as Jagiellonian University and Kraków University of Technology, offering students the opportunity to attend lectures delivered by university professors.
Students engage in a variety of interest clubs, sports, and scouting, with numerous international initiatives like exchanges with schools in Germany, Italy, and Croatia. Participation in the European Youth Forum helps develop language and artistic skills. Graduates of the school have gone on to play significant roles in various fields, from culture to politics, such as Rafał Bochenek, Krzysztof Burnetko, and Olga Frycz.
The school boasts an excellent matriculation pass rate, achieving 100% in recent years. Additionally, a unique aspect is the students' involvement in improving their surroundings—the school features a green corner, and the views from the windows resemble an English park, contributing to a pleasant learning atmosphere. Education at the school is enriched by innovative teaching methods and a rich cultural offering that blends tradition with modernity.