Gregor Polson
A debate has been going on for a number of years to determine what is better for your child’s education, a big school or small school. As an educator who has dominantly worked in small schools, I have a personal preference but understand the concerns of parents that a small school doesn’t offer what they need for their child’s education.
Evaluating the impact of school size on educational and personal growth is a complex problem, and enrolment by itself does not necessarily give us the complete picture.
One of the earliest publications on this issue was written in 1959 and was called ‘The American High School Today’. This book changed the shape of education in the US with its emphasis on large high schools, a model followed by many state systems. The conclusion was that a large school could offer more choices in the curriculum and facilities due to economies of scale. Holding down cost is often a primary driver in building a big school, particularly for sta
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