"No Glass Ceiling": The Winning Formula of the Cities That Boosted Their High School Matriculation Eligibility Rate
Dimona and Petah Tikva recorded a jump of over 20% in the rate of high school matriculation eligibility. In Dimona, there was a 22.5% increase over six years, and in Petah Tikva, the eligibility rate at a religious high school rose from 70% to 94%. The factors behind the success: personal mentoring, academic reinforcement, emotional support, and a determination not to give up on any student.
Two cities in Israel, Dimona and Petah Tikva, have recorded a significant jump in the rate of high school matriculation eligibility. In Dimona, there was a 22.5% increase over six years across four state high schools, with one school reaching 100% eligibility. In Petah Tikva, at the Amit Elraz religious high school, the eligibility rate rose from 70% to 94% in five years. According to the article, the factors behind the success include personal mentoring for students, academic reinforcement, emotional support, and a determination not to give up on any student. The article quotes students, school principals, and mayors who attribute the success to ongoing educational work and dedicated staff.