Kedma School Explained

Kedma School
Native Name:בית הספר קדמה
Location:Katamon, Jerusalem
Coordinates:31.7536°N 35.1983°W
Lower Age:12
Upper Age:18
Enrollment:160
Enrollment As Of:2011
Website:www.kedma-school.org.il

The Kedma School (Hebrew: בית הספר קדמה) is a high school in Katamonim, Jerusalem.

History

As of 2011, the school had 160 students in grades 7–12. Kedma opened in 1994. As of 2011 the class ratio is one to 13.[1]

As of 2011, most students are Jews from North Africa, including Moroccan; Sephardi; Ethiopian; and Kurdish origins. Most of the students had previously substandard test scores and/or issues with discipline and therefore had left their mainstream schools.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Delgadillo, Sharis. "Kedma's small-class, mentorship model for disadvantaged pupils in the Katamonim is increasing education and vocational opportunities for graduates." (Archive). Jerusalem Post. 7 March 2011. Retrieved on 2 December 2014.