Or Yehuda Achieves Record High School Graduation Rates
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Or Yehuda has achieved a record 86.1% high school graduation eligibility rate for the 2024-2025 academic year, a significant increase from previous years. Four high schools exceeded 85% eligibility, and the city leads national averages in English and advanced mathematics matriculation. Mayor Liat Shochat attributed the success to consistent investment, strategic planning, and dedicated staff, highlighting education as a top municipal priority.
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- Or Yehuda achieved a record 86.1% high school graduation eligibility rate for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Four high schools in Or Yehuda surpassed the 85% eligibility threshold for the first time.
- The city leads national averages in English and advanced mathematics matriculation rates.
- Or Yehuda ranks seventh nationally in per-student educational spending.
- Mayor Liat Shochat praised the achievements, emphasizing education as a top municipal priority.
The education system in Or Yehuda has achieved an unprecedented success, with 86.1% of the city's residents eligible for a high school diploma for the 2024-2025 academic year. This figure represents a consistent growth trend over the past decade. Excluding students in special education, the eligibility rate among residents reaches 90.9%.
Analyzing all students studying within the municipality, the eligibility rate stands at 80.2% (or 83.6% without special education). This marks a significant jump of over 30 percentage points since 2015, when the rate was only 48.2%.
Four high schools in the city surpassed the 85% eligibility threshold for the first time: "Yuvalim" High School leading with 94.7%, "Or Chana" High School for girls with 87.5%, "Beit Yaakov" High School with 87.5%, and "Yeadim" High School with 86.4%.
Beyond general eligibility, educational data from the Ministry of Education indicates that Or Yehuda leads the national average in several quality and excellence metrics. In English at the 4-unit level, 23.7% of students are eligible for matriculation, compared to the national average of 18.5%. In advanced 4-unit mathematics, the rate jumped to 19.8%, a significant increase from just 5.1% a decade ago.
The city also boasts a high persistence rate of 84.2% (compared to 83.5% nationally) and a near-zero dropout rate in junior high schools at 0.3% (0.2% for residents), well below the national average of 0.6%. Exam integrity is also highlighted, with a low rate of invalid exam papers at 0.4% and a differential weighting rate of 0.2%, compared to the national 0.6%.
Furthermore, over 60% of students in technological education are eligible for a technological certificate, and about 53.6% qualify for further studies as technicians and engineers. The municipality attributes these achievements to extensive budget investment, with Or Yehuda ranking seventh nationally in per-student educational spending. This includes small class sizes in high school (23.1 students), a highly qualified teaching staff (40.7% with master's degrees or higher), and personalized support programs for gifted students and the integration of special education students.
Mayor Liat Shochat praised the impressive achievements, stating that consistent investment in the education system is proving effective. She credited the results to hard work, long-term planning, and unwavering investment in the future generation, thanking students, the Education Division, school staff, the Ministry of Education, and parents. Shochat emphasized that education remains a top municipal priority, and the city will continue to allocate resources to help every student reach their full potential.
