History
Founded in 1935 as "Beit-Hakerem High School", it soon established a unique methodology and syllabus, carefully screening applicants through psychotechnical entrance exams. Over the years, the school has carried out several integration projects in response to accusations of social elitism. However, due to its semi-private status, most students come from middle- and upper-class families.
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