Bighai hat high school is one of the best school in Patuakhali District.The school stand on the bank of the river Payra. It is not able that this school was founded by Md.Monowar Hossain Mia and later on by Md. Motahar sikder.It was established in January 1,1959 with only seven students. The first Headmaster of this school was Mohammad Ali B.A.B.ED. and the first teacher was Md. Abdur Rahman.The founder of land 2.50 acres of this school was Kazi Mofizur Rahman,Mst Akterunnesa, Mst Ferdousi begum and Mst Khohinur begum. It is now regarded as the modern school for its experienced teachers,dicipline,science and techonology,sports and results.