The Girls’ High School once again demonstrated its academic excellence by achieving a 96.59% pass rate in the 2024 CSEC examinations, making it the top-performing school in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A total of 1484 school candidates sat the exams, with Girls’ High School leading the charge. The school’s students performed particularly well in subjects such as English A and Mathematics, contributing to their impressive results.
The school’s principal praised both students and teachers for their hard work and commitment, noting that this year’s results were a testament to the dedication and resilience of the entire school community. With 17.20% of students achieving Grade I passes, the Girls’ High School continues to set a high standard for academic achievement in the country.
Story 2: Sandy Bay Secondary and Emmanuel High Show Remarkable Improvement in 2024 CSEC Results
The Sandy Bay Secondary School (SBSS) and Emmanuel High School Mesopotamia (EHSM) have shown significant improvement in their 2024 CSEC examination results. SBSS recorded a pass rate of 73.64%, a notable increase from 55.83% in 2023, representing a 17.80% improvement. Similarly, EHSM’s pass rate rose from 45.75% in 2023 to 61.02% in 2024, marking a 15.28% increase.
This remarkable progress is attributed to the hard work of both students and teachers, along with new academic strategies implemented by the schools to improve performance. The Ministry of Education congratulated both schools on their outstanding achievements, highlighting that this improvement showcases the potential for continued growth and success in the future.
Story 3: Mathematics and Spanish Among Lowest Performing Subjects in 2024 CSEC Exams
While the overall pass rate for the 2024 CSEC exams increased to 73.60%, certain subjects such as Mathematics and Spanish continued to challenge students. Mathematics, with 1234 candidates, recorded a pass rate of just 31.60%, the lowest among the core subjects. Spanish followed closely with a 46.31% pass rate, underscoring the need for targeted intervention in these areas.
Educational experts have pointed to various factors, including students’ struggles with complex concepts and limited access to resources, as reasons for the low pass rates. The Ministry of Education has pledged to focus on improving these subjects, promising more support for teachers and students to ensure better outcomes in future examinations.