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<p>Absolutely. I made some financial sacrifices to keep my kids in a school district, public, with very high housing costs. It’s COOL to be smart here. Kids are proud of good grades. We have 2 good LACs and 2 state unis nearby and our district has arrangements with them all for classes taught both in our HS and on their campuses - free or very cheap. Almost everyone goes to college, it is the expectation.</p>
<p>I don’t think in a less academic environment they’d do as well. Would they be ranked higher? Maybe, but I’m not sure they’d work as hard.</p>
<p>A high tide lifts all boats, right?</p>