The Ninth Grade

Class 172 at a secondary school in Hunan province is filled with bright students determined to gain admission to the prestigious No.1 high school in the county. However, the school has struggled with low enrollment rates in recent years. Enter Mr. Xiang, the newly appointed teacher who recently graduated and is eager to inspire his students. With fresh ideas and a passionate approach, he becomes their beacon of hope, aiming to elevate their academic performance and improve the school’s chances of sending more students to high school.