Former high school teacher accused of having sexual relationship with student more than 30 years ago

A former high school teacher has been charged with historical sexual abuse relating to allegations he had a sexual relationship with a female student more than 30 years ago.

Detectives charged the 64-year-old man from Albany, about 420km south of Perth, over incidents that allegedly occurred between 1992 and 1993.

Police allege the former teacher worked at a high school in the Perth metro area at the time and had a sexual relationship with a student.

He has been charged with sexually penetrating a child over 16 years under their care and indecently dealing with a child over 16 under their authority.

The man is due to face the Albany Magistrates Court on Thursday.