<p>Hello!
I'm a Vietnamese student and I really want to study abroad in US. I don't know whether I should go to a Public High school or Private High school. Actually, I really want to study in a Public high school because the tuition is not as high as a Private high school. But I heard some people said that most of the students in Public schools are Americans so I'm scared that the Discrimination or Bully problems could be happen easier. And I also heard that Public High schools don't accept many International students, is that true? In my school right now, most of my friends will study in a Private high school if they intend to go to USA. But some of my sister's friends were actually studied in a Public high school. I was confused because I didn't know which one would be better for me. And I heard that Private schools are somehow stricter than Public schools, then what about CA and MD private high schools? Anyways, I just wanted to ask that: Which kind of school would be better for an International student, Public or Private?
P/S: I really want to have some information about Cate School and Stevenson School in CA and also Sandy Spring Friends School in MD.
Thanks!</p>
<p>I don’t know about Cate or Stevenson except they are tiny and in places with pretty scenery nearby and no a large population. I’d look at Vivian Webb school (Webb Schools of California) which is in a canyon in Los Angeles with access to some cultural activities as well as beach and skiing. My daughter went there and it is a very good school. About 20% come from overseas.</p>
<p>I don’t know how students go to public high school from abroad. I think you need to research exchange programs and find a host family. There are good public schools and bad ones. Some of the ones in wealthy areas are very good.</p>
<p>Public schools run on taxpayer money so theymust serve the public and take all students. Private schools can kick out kids with discipline problems. Private schools usually have an honor code or some set of rules you must follow. But privates are quite expensive.</p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>