Public schools vs Private School vs Home school

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It doesn't matter. Not one bit, in America at least. Public schools are just fine 99% of the time.

What you get out of an education is what you put into it. If a student puts no effort into their education, they will not succeed, or at least won't get good grades. Some are slower to learn than others, sure, but there are varying levels of classes(with varying reward: high school credit or possible college credit) so any hard working student can do well.

Private schools have higher graduation rates and better grades for ONE simple reason: the parents are involved in their children's education. THAT is what it's all about. THAT is why America is falling behind other countries.

A parent can be just as involved in their child's education in the public school system, and get equal results. There's no reason to send a kid to private school - the opportunities at most public schools are at least as good as what private schools offer, if not better, through extracurricular activities. (would I have been able to participate in competitive- in more ways than one- music and computer programs in private school? not likely) You can look at the graduation rates, college success, blah blah, whatever. It's all true, but the school itself has little to do with it. The student's family is key to success. Private school families are, of course, more involved.

Private school is usually a waste of money, unless in you specific situation you know you have lousy public schools with little opportunity for advanced courses and good extracurricular programs. Parents can be every bit as involved in public school. The statistics are misleading. America's public schools provide every opportunity to learn, to excel, to succeed. It's about taking advantage of those opportunities.