Interesting perspective, thank you for sharing.
The bias toward higher performing kids / engaged families is definitely a thing here too. Actually, there are two broad self-selected categories here:
- The same kids/familes you described
- Kids with various sorts of personal struggles.
That second category I believe is because of the incredibly kind and inclusive environment fostered there. Lots of kids who definitely wouldn’t thrive (maybe not survive) a typical high school flock here. That fact is reflected in the fact it’s the best high school in the state, but only manages an 83% graduation rate (vs 97% for the nearby 4th ranked “normal” public high school).
