Rishon LeZion Leads Israel in High School Graduation Rates
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Rishon LeZion has achieved the highest high school matriculation eligibility rate among Israel's major cities for the fourth year in a row, with 91.1% for the 2024-2025 academic year. The city also leads in advanced 5-unit qualifications for English and mathematics. Dropout rates are significantly lower than the national average, and exam integrity remains high.
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- Rishon LeZion leads major Israeli cities in high school graduation rates for the fourth consecutive year.
- The city's average matriculation eligibility rate is 91.1%, significantly higher than the national average of 77.9%.
- Rishon LeZion also leads in students qualifying for 5-unit advanced levels in English and mathematics.
- The city's dropout rate is a low 0.5%, compared to the national average of 0.8%.
- Technological certifications including 5-unit math and English show a 31.3% eligibility rate in the city.
For the fourth consecutive year, Rishon LeZion has secured the top position among Israel's largest cities for high school matriculation (Bagrut) eligibility rates. The data for the 2024-2025 academic year shows an average eligibility rate of 91.1%, significantly surpassing the national average of 77.9%. This impressive figure includes hundreds of special education students, with the rate rising to 93.6% when excluding them. The city's municipal high schools achieved an even higher average of 96% eligibility.
Rishon LeZion also leads the major cities in students qualifying for advanced 5-unit levels in both mathematics and English. The percentage of students eligible for a 5-unit English qualification reached 65.7%, compared to the national average of 48.7%. The city's education authority actively promotes English language skills from kindergarten, with specific programs for elementary and middle school students focusing on conversational English and presentations.
In mathematics, 23.8% of students are eligible for the 5-unit qualification, exceeding the national average of 17.1%. The rate for 4-unit math eligibility is 25.9%, above the national 22.9%. For technological certifications including 5-unit math and English, Rishon LeZion's eligibility rate stands at 31.3%, more than double the national average of 13.8%.
Furthermore, the city demonstrates significantly lower dropout rates at just 0.5%, compared to the national average of 0.8%. Exam integrity is also high, with a mere 0.2% impurity rate, consistent with the previous year, reflecting a culture of integrity among students.
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