Private Schools vs Public
In the middle of a crowded commercial area and a low-income housing subdivision sits Rincon High School. The students at Rincon test at slightly below average on the Iowa Basic Skills Test, a generalized knowledge exam given nationwide to all students every year. St. Gregory College Preparatory School is located in a suburban area near expensive homes and pricey coffee shops. Student achievement at St. Gregory’s is exceptional, in contrast to the mediocre performance of students elsewhere in the city. Public schools simply cannot compete with the amenities and environment available to students at private schools. There is a significant contrast between the opportunities offered at St. Gregory’s and Rincon, not only in the type of classes but in the physical environment itself. There is a world of difference between the two schools. If you spent time on each campus, you would reach the conclusion that they have to be in different cities. Surprisingly, they are located within five miles of each other. Latin classes are mandatory for all entering freshmen at St. Gregory’s, while Rincon students take entry-level Spanish as an elective. Trigonometry is a standard math class at St. Gregory’s, but Rincon only offers that l
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