PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Air Force Station, Jalahalli West, was established in 1964. It is set on a lush green campus spanning 17 acres. This four section school offers classes from I to XII, with an enrollment of 2,517 students. At the Plus-Two level, the Vidyalaya provides Science and Commerce streams. The Vidyalaya has consistently maintained high academic standards, achieving a 98.6% pass rate in the 2024 CBSE Class XII Examination and a 100% pass rate in the 2024 CBSE Class X Examination.
Students at Kendriya Vidyalaya have ample opportunities to participate in a variety of activities. The school takes part in games, sports, and various competitions organized locally and at the Inter-KV level by the KVS. These activities include the Mathematics Olympiad, Green Olympiad, National Level Essay and Painting Competitions, Youth Parliament, adventure activities, educational tours, exhibitions, NCC and Bharat Scouts and Guides.
The school has a thriving football nursery and both boys and girls football teams are champions in KVS Bengaluru Region. Many students from this KV has participated at National level and earned laurels for them.
The school also has a beautiful Butterfly garden that not only educates the students about the visiting 125 species of butterflies and their ecology but also attracts butterfly enthusiast around the city to capture elusive butterflies on their camera.
The Vidyalaya embraces modern education technologies, using tools such as LED Panels, computers, LCD projectors, and interactive boards with internet facilities to prepare students for life in the 21st century. There are three well equipped Computer laboratories and a WI-FI campus. Over 150 computers are connected to high speed optical fiber based internet connection.
All teachers at the Vidyalaya are trained to be proficient in using modern technological aids, including computers and the internet. They facilitate technology-aided projects, helping students acquire essential 21st-century skills.