Maria Cristina National High School
After the government agreed, Maria Cristina Barangay High School opened in June of 1972.  It had 183 students and 5 teachers.  There were two sections of first-year students and one section of second-year students.  At first, the new high school did not have its own building.  Most classes were held at the barangay hall.  Two classes were also held at the local elementary school.