<p>I'm currently in 8th grade and I am having trouble choosing between 2 different high schools.</p>
<p>HS #1
-large public high school (2400)
-offers many AP classes
-known well with prestigious colleges
-large classes</p>
<p>HS #2
-small private catholic high school (250)
-smaller classes
-not a lot of AP classes
-not as well known with colleges </p>
<p>any feedback is highly appreciated
thx</p>
<p>HS1....definitely</p>
<p>Personally I'd go with HS #1, although you have to be the one who evaluates the decision for yourself. Choosing between these two schools entails far more than picking the best list of statistics. I think in high school, just like with college, making sure the school is a good fit for you personally is the most important factor in your decision.</p>
<p>What would make you happier? Really, that's what matters. It probably doesn't feel like that, but when you're a junior with more homework than time, having a couple friends and teachers that you like will be the only thing keeping your head above water.</p>
<p>More AP classes is definately good, but if it's larger, you'll have more competition for class rank. Also, with the smaller classes, maybe you'll get better scores on the AP tests you do take. I'd think it's better to get 5s on three tests than 3s on five tests. Also, a high school's reputation isn't too important, unless it's TJ or something--what really matters are the guidence counselors. Does the private school have good counselors, or are they just teachers' nieces who needed any excuse to get away from the kids? </p>
<p>Really--go with your gut.</p>
<p>You set that up in such a way that the best choice would be HS #1</p>
<p>Also, in HS #2, what if you don't gell that well with the other students?</p>
<p>I happen to like a large school setting better.</p>
<p>HS #1 seems to have all the good things going for it....</p>
<p>Go there. You will see many different types of people and expeirence a good intellectual environment.</p>
<p>You're in eight grade and your SN is cos(45.)</p>
<p>I think it's easy just to look at that and realize you should go to high school 1. 250 kids / grades = 60 ish kids per grade. That's a lot of competition. Whereas, in the first scenario, it's easier to score top 10% on.</p>
<p>Wait, what's the dilema? Are there any good things about HS #2, besides maybe the small classes if that's what you prefer?</p>
<p>HS #1 I would say.</p>
<h1>1. I mean, seriously, small classes don't really matter in high school. It's not like in college where it can be a difference of hundreds of students. :)</h1>
<p>I would like to say "been there, doing that". D1 and D2 are at small private prep school. They have about 200 kids in each class. AP's are offered but not abundant. They cannot choose any AP, they must be recommended by a previous year's honors teacher. You can only be in honors if you had an A in regulars the year prior. You need a B+ to stay in honors. Also, competition is very tough at the school. Last years class did not get into many ivys.
S (child number 3) we have already decided will go to the large public HS. At public HS, with 800 kids in each graduating class, the top ten percent look amazing to colleges. Also, anyone can take any of the multitude of AP classes available. Much of the top of this school gets into HYPS etc.</p>
<p>Another vote for school #1. I go to a similarly-sized high school (also in Texas!), and while there is some red tape to sort through, it also has so many educational opportunities due to its size.</p>
<h1>1 will be funner with more extracurricular opportunities. And easy teachers + large classes = more sleeping time so you can still do homework AND socialize after school.</h1>
<p>thx for all the feedback! i'm probably going to HS #1...I just wanted a second opinion</p>
<p>yeah don't go to a small school.
it's crazy competitive.
not worth the stress so early in life you know?
plus everyone know's everyone's business
and if you don't like the people, it's too bad for you, because .. :O those are the only people there</p>