Thiruvananthapuram’s Plus Two results are in, and the numbers tell a story that’s both impressive and a little sobering. This year, 71.73% of students from the district cleared the higher secondary examinations, earning their ticket to higher education. While that's a strong showing by any standard, it’s a slight dip from last year’s 73.99%.
Let’s break down what these results actually mean. Out of 30,919 students who appeared from the regular school-going category, 22,179 are now eligible to pursue the next step in their academic journey. That’s a huge milestone for thousands of families across the district. But there’s a detail that stands out: only 2,371 students managed to snag an A+ grade in all subjects, compared to 3,458 last year. That’s a noticeable drop, raising some questions about what might have changed in the classroom, or outside it.
Some schools, though, managed to pull off a clean sweep. Four schools in the district achieved a perfect 100% pass rate. Among them was Government VHSS for the Deaf in Jagathy—every single one of its 16 students made it through. That’s not just a statistic; it’s a testament to the resilience and hard work happening in places that often don’t get enough spotlight. The other schools hitting the magic number were Sarvodaya Vidyalaya HSS in Nalanchira, Carmel Girls HSS in Vazhuthacaud, and Sri Ayyankali Memorial Government Model Residential School in Vellayani.
On the individual front, three students pulled off a remarkable feat: a perfect score of 1200 out of 1200. B.S. Lekshmi Krishna and Amrin Chris S.J. from St. John’s Higher Secondary School, Cheriyakolla, aced the Science stream, while Sona D.S. from DVNM Higher Secondary School, Maranallur, topped in Commerce.
The results for students from technical and open school backgrounds added a few more wrinkles to the story. Technical schools saw a pass percentage of 89.29%, but none of the students managed A+ across the board. Open schools, meanwhile, had a pass rate of 48.8%, with just six students earning A+ in all subjects.
The vocational higher secondary education (VHSE) stream also saw a slight dip, with a pass percentage of 72.99%—down by 0.23 percentage points from last year. Still, out of 2,643 students, 1,929 made the cut, which is nothing to sneeze at.
So, what does all this add up to? The results show that Thiruvananthapuram’s students and teachers are doing a lot right, especially in the face of ongoing challenges. But the lower number of top grades and the slight dip in overall pass percentage suggest there’s room for a closer look at what’s happening in the classroom and beyond. Maybe it’s time to ask some hard questions about what students need, and how schools can help them get there.
One thing is certain: there are thousands of stories behind these numbers—of triumph, struggle, and hope. And those stories are just getting started.
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