Is Private School for Me?
Wondering if a private school is the right choice
for you? Here are some points to consider:
Average ACT score
Public: 20.8
Private: 23.2
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maller class sizes Many private schools have a
smaller average class size and a smaller student-to-teacher
ratio. The benefits here are obvious; fewer students per
teacher means more individual instruction.
The college advantage You may find that while
public schools do indeed have great counselors, due to the
size of the school or additional non-college prep duties,
they may be unable to give as much focus and attention to
your college admissions process.
Values and service If you want a faith-based
education that reflects your family’s values, you can find a
private school to support your beliefs.
Source: www.capenet.org
Average yearly cost for private
high school in Alabama:
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pecialization Maybe you excel in the arts, STEM
courses, are interested in a military career or even want to
focus on a particular sport. While you may be able to find
some of what you need in a public school, there is likely a
private school whose purpose is to help you develop your
passion!
Counselors at public
high schools report
spending
22%
www.privateschoolreview.com
49%
of public high
schools grads
of their time on
college-related
counseling, while
their private school
counterparts spend
55%.
$7,161
vs
95%
of private high
schools grads
go on to college.
Only
10%
of U.S. children
attend private
schools.
Source: www.collegetransitions.com/blog/private-vs-public-hs
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