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Some research says the optimal size high school is 600-900 students.
Below is an essay that addresses that finding. It makes some interesting points about the pros and cons of large size. At the end, the author lists 4 things over-sized schools should do to be successful. J-R does 1 of these 4 things (academies). https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomvanderark/2021/06/04/whats-the-right-high-school-size-and-structure/?sh=eb58a2aa1882 |
| Jackson-Reed was designed to accommodate 1550 students. |
DCPS just restates capacity as enrollment grows. |