Or Yehuda Mayor Honors High Schools for Record Matriculation Rates

Or Yehuda Mayor Liat Shohat and Director of the Education Department Dalila Ashkenazi conducted a special tour to honor four high schools in the city that achieved matriculation eligibility rates exceeding 85%. The visit recognized the consistent investment by school management and teaching staff that led to these outstanding results. "Yuvalim" High School set a new record with a 94.7% eligibility rate, ranking it first among comprehensive high schools in the Ono Valley region. During the visit to "Yuvalim," Shohat and Ashkenazi met with the new Six-Year Campus Director Eitan Cohen and High School Principal Sharon Zioni. The school was previously led by Dr. Nati Barak for a decade. The tour also included "Or Hannah" High School, managed by Leah Ashkenazi, which achieved 87.5% eligibility, and the girls' school "Beit Yaakov," managed by Eti Lichtig, also at 87.5%. The visits concluded at the boys' school "Yeadim," led by Rabbi Gil Yair, which also surpassed the 85% mark, where they met Deputy Principal Dr. Zhana Tzonzer. Mayor Shohat stated that the impressive figures reflect the municipality's significant investment in education and the dedication of the staff. She expressed pride in "Yuvalim" topping the regional rankings and affirmed the city's commitment to investing in the future generation. Director Ashkenazi attributed the achievements to systematic pedagogical work, individual support, and the genuine commitment of the educational teams. The Or Yehuda Municipality emphasized that its ongoing investment in supplementary learning programs, pedagogical innovation, and emotional support will continue to drive the local education system to new heights.