Chirsthu Jyothi Higher Secondary School had its birth in the great turmeric City Erode as the First Matriculation School in the area ! It had its humble birth at Thirunagar Colony, Erode with a set of 16 students.

Christhu Jyothi Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, a recognized English Medium School, under the Government of Tamilnadu was started on 4th June 1974. It is conducted by the Sisters of Franciscan Clarist Congregation. It is open to students of all caste and creed and it holds upon them the sublime motto "Serve in Love".

Every effort is made to give our students a sound education in keeping with the nation's aspiration and to make them morally, physically and mentally fit to become active, useful and worthy citizens of India.

At present the strength is inflated to 3200 wards, 129 staff to toil for them and qualitative too! We reap commendable results every year! State Ranks and District Ranks are also attained.