Be'er Sheva Leads Major Israeli Cities in High School Graduation Rates
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Be'er Sheva's education system ranks among Israel's top major cities with a 91% high school matriculation rate for the 2024-2025 school year, its third consecutive year of leadership. This rate is 13 percentage points above the national average, with a dropout rate of only 0.6%. City officials highlighted a commitment to student potential and collaborative efforts in achieving these consistent educational successes.
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- Be'er Sheva boasts a 91% high school matriculation rate, leading major Israeli cities for the third year.
- The city's matriculation rate is 13 percentage points higher than the national average of 77.9%.
- Be'er Sheva's dropout rate is a low 0.6%, below the national average of 0.8%.
- The city has seen over a 40% increase in matriculation rates in the past two decades.
- Officials emphasized vision, perseverance, and collaboration in achieving educational excellence.
Be'er Sheva's education system has once again placed it among the top major cities in Israel, with approximately 91% of students achieving high school matriculation (Bagrut) eligibility in the 2024-2025 school year. This marks the third consecutive year the city has ranked among the national leaders. The city's matriculation rate is about 13 percentage points higher than the national average of 77.9%. This achievement is built on a consistent, long-term upward trend, during which Be'er Sheva has seen its matriculation rate increase by over 40% in the last two decades.
In addition to the overall matriculation rate, the city has also seen a rise in students earning distinctions, including excellent matriculation certificates, Bagrutec certificates, and outstanding technological certifications. These credentials are designed to broaden graduates' future opportunities in higher education and the job market. The municipal education system emphasizes the advancement of every student, in both regular and special education programs.
Be'er Sheva's dropout rate stands at a mere 0.6%, significantly lower than the national average of 0.8%. The city's educational framework focuses on inclusion, support, and tailored responses to the diverse needs of its students. Mayor Ruvik Danilovich attributed the educational successes to vision, perseverance, and collaborative work, stressing a commitment to providing every child the chance to realize their potential and ensuring no student is left behind. He thanked educational leadership, principals, teaching and administrative staff, and parent representatives for their dedication.
Acting Deputy Mayor and Head of the Education Portfolio, Dr. Hefzi Zohar, added that these figures reflect a philosophy where true excellence is measured by the ability to provide support and tools to all students, integrating advanced pedagogy, innovation, and personalized attention. Avi Ohayon, Head of the Municipal Education Administration, concluded that the achievements stem from professional and systematic work, and affirmed the municipality's continued cooperation with education teams and parents to sustain these results in the coming years.
