We have recently heard discussions about the number of high school graduates and the decline in their numbers over the years, often interpreted to suit different narratives.It was known that there were not 30,000 graduates in 2023 (as was claimed), but we do not know the exact number for Matura 2024.Yesterday, the results of the foreign language exam were released. It turned out that only 26,621 graduates participated in Matura 2024, so the decline compared to last year was only 926 and not 2,000.Considering what is said in the media (not to blame journalists, as they often get the numbers wrong), how is it that no one from the educational institutions specializing in this field has come forward to clarify the facts for the media speakers, and thus for the public?We are trying to clarify some points in this regard.In the first table, we focused on the number of high school graduates over the years at the national level, in Tirana, and in some districts of the northeastern region.Reading this table is straightforward, but the primary focus is on the number of graduates from vocational education, which is a real concern for the country.Apologies, but we do not have figures for this year €™s graduates. We hope there has not been a decline compared to the previous year.The second table is more expressive and convincing.It shows the number of first-grade students corresponding to the respective graduating class.To be clearer: The graduates of Matura 2021 were generally first-grade students in the 2009-2010 school year, and so on.The last column indicates the dropout percentage. From reading this column, it is evident that from year to year, the number of students who start first grade in a school year and complete high school after 12 years decreases significantly.The highest dropout rates occur during the high school years.According to INSTAT, in the 2020-2021 school year, around 38,000 students were registered in the first year of high school (10th grade). However, only 27,550 of these students reached their corresponding graduation, Matura 2023, which is approximately 72% of them.Did they drop out during the three years of high school?This is just one example. Let the experts analyze the others. In this exclusive report, we delve further into the significance of this event and its impact on the local community. The story brings forward exciting details that underline why this development is noteworthy for fans and citizens alike. We also explore the broader implications this may have on the team’s or individual’s future endeavors and community engagement.