The Benefits of a Private School Education

THE BENEFITS OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL Education Size Private schools usually have a smaller student body Classes tend to have fewer students Lower student-to-teacher ratio allows for individualized learning Average 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio in private schools Standards Private school 98th students tend to PERCENTILE SCORE HIGHER on standardized tests Private school Private schools graduates tend to often have COMPLETE HAVE MORE STRICTER advanced-level graduation requirements courses Achievement Private school students are more likely to EARN A BACHELOR'S or other advanced degree by their mid-20s Only 88% 57% of private school of public school students apply to college students apply to college Reading Skills. Grade 8 students at or above the specified reading achievement level: Private School Public School Students Students 8% 54% 90% Basic Proficient Advanced 75% 32% Parental Involvement Parents of private school students are usually more satisfied overall OF PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS 3% perceive lack of parental involvement as a problem in their schools OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS 24% perceive lack of parental involvement as a problem in their schools Commitment Private schools are selective and encourage a mutually respectful environment Only 30% 5% OF PRIVATE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS SCHOOL TEACHERS believe students are believe students are unprepared to learn unprepared to learn Funding Private schools are not subject to program cuts like public schools Private funding Private funding ensures top-of-the-line facilities Private schools Private schools build on the tradition and success of their alumni INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY www.quarrylaneblog.com Sourees http://aces.ed. goe' pubu200a/2002013.pdf http://www.capenei.org/benehts.html http://people.howstuffworks. com/private-schoolsz hem hup://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/defining-your-ideal/59-private--publie-schools.ge?page-all http://www.babyeenter.com/o.publie--private-which-is-right-for-your-child 69271.be