Increasing the Rate of High-Tech Matriculation Graduates in the Amit School Network from 16% in 2025 to 25% (1,300 students) by 2029

The Amit School Network is the second-largest school network in Israel, serving 37,000 students across 90 schools. Established in 1977, the network has been a long-standing partner of the Trump Foundation. Through five previous grants, implemented in both high schools and middle schools, the network successfully increased the percentage of students graduating with five-unit mathematics to 24% in 2019 (with 27% of twelfth grade students enrolled in 2025), and expanded its excellence track in middle schools to 1,150 students.

An analysis of high-tech matriculation data revealed that currently, 16% of twelfth grade students in the Amit Network pursue this advanced track. However, the network has identified further potential for expansion and aspires to have 25% (1,300 students) of their graduates complete their studies with a high-tech matriculation by 2029.

To achieve this ambitious goal, Amit proposes to open 15 new middle school excellence classes, organize four annual competitions in physics and computer science, and convene summer camps to encourage students to choose these subjects. In high schools, they suggest establishing five additional regional computer science tracks for female students and providing personalized support for 250 struggling mathematics students.

Additionally, the network will appoint a program director at the network level and 43 high-tech matriculation coordinators in its schools. These coordinators will participate in a 30-hour annual professional development program. To further support the initiative, the network plans to organize conferences to encourage female students to pursue high-tech tracks and convene seminars for principals, teachers, and students.

* The text above shows the grant as approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors / Grant 619