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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't want to sound too simple, and I'm not discrediting the idea that SWS couldn't benefit from a more diverse student body and faculty.  [b]But I know location played a huge role in how we ranked schools,[/b] and I would imagine that for many other families the location of SWS and lousy public transportation access would be a dealbreaker.  If AA families tend to have lower SES, I would think they're more likely to depend on public transportation.  It's a nice school, but is it metro + bus nice?  For many, I would think the answer is no and the preference would be to go to school either close to home or someplace that doesn't require too much trouble.  My son is in a charter that skews pretty white, and the best I can figure it's at least in part because it's a PITA to get there without a car.  CMI appears to be the same way.    [/quote]

+1 to location.  It was our number one factor in how we ranked schools, even more than the quality of the school itself.  There are better schools around than the one my child goes to.  However, I know the realities of dealing with transporting kids everyday.  When you have more than 1, and the second is not at the same school, commute becomes a huge priority.  Unless SWS is a guaranteed HYP feeder, I'm not going to turn myself into circles to try to get in.[/quote]

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