2015_HSGuide

ACT / SAT SCORES
16
COST
nonpublic schools is the cost. Public schools must be
free and open to the public, while private schools can
be costs associated with both types of schools. While
of receiving a private
modest priced schools can run $5,000 to $7,000 per year.
well over $15,000 per year. However, do not let the cost
DEMOGRAPHICS
You may want to consider the racial and ethnic makeup of
the student body at the high schools you are considering.
of each race or ethnicity who are currently enrolled at the
school. The gender and socio-economic status of students
attending the school may also be considered when
not mean a school is good or bad, it helps in determining
whether or not a student is able to adapt to and/or thrive
DISCIPLINE MODEL
Every school has a different approach to discipline
and classroom management. These differences make
consequences, and procedures may be more or less
Ask about a school’s rules and policies on suspension,
are behaving. Ask yourself, “Is it an atmosphere conducive
to my learning?”
RSD
OPSB
Archdiocese
Louisiana
United States
*2014
*2013
0 5 10 15 20 25
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETIC
PROGRAMS
extracurricular activities and athletic programs are
as band, drama, student government, etc., try to a
school where these are available. Likewise, if
or swimming try to a school that supports these
programs. It is important that you become involved in
during your in high school because many
reviewing a student’s for Also,
colleges and
award scholarships for
FACILITIES (AGE, LAB, LIBRARY,
AND OTHER AMENITIES)
Both the environmental and educational conditions
of a facility say a lot about a school. School facility
factors such as building age, condition, quality of
maintenance, temperature, lighting, noise, color, and
air quality can affect student health, safety,
psychological state, sense of pride in the school, and
education received. You want to make sure the facility is
adequately equipped to meet your educational needs.
For example, if you are interested in a rigorous science
curriculum, consider whether or not the school has high
quality Biology and Chemistry labs. If you are interested
in sports, consider the quality of the basketball gym,
football field, etc.
15.7
16.3
19.2
19.5
19.9
19.7
21
20.9
AVERAGE COMPOSITE SCORES
23.1
23.1