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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I went to a high school that had about 800-900 students (Catholic), it was twice the size of the local public school (which was about 400 students).  I knew most people in my class of 200 and all the teachers knew all the kids.  So, if you did something wrong, you were going to be recognized and held accountable.  I knew that I could be on the yearbook staff if I wanted to, etc.

I've done some research on the high schools in Ffx Cnty and I'm getting more concerned about the sizes of the schools and the projected increases in already over-sized schools (5 yr. projected enrollment).  For instance, Fairfax HS is expected to reach 3052 (!!!) students in five years.  Lake Braddock -- 2633, Westfields -- 2914, and many others in the area of 2400, 2200, etc.

How does a school work when the numbers are so large?  Are you just a face-less student in the crowd when there are 600-800 kids in just one grade?  Seems like the competition to be involved in any school activities (sports, yearbook, band, whatever) would be very intense and a lot of good, but not great kids will just get shuffled into non-participation.  Is the only solution to go to private (which we will not be able to afford for two kids)?

How do kids find a niche in these super huge schools?

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Please provide the source for these projections.

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