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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wilson has by far the highest test scores. I think a motivated kid can do fine at other schools so long as they aren't distracted by a majority of kids working below grade level. For example, Eastern has an International Baccalaureate program. A smart and focused kid who will do well anywhere might do well there and would stand out.

But Wilson is certainly the safest bet for having a larger group of kids working at grade level. It's also bigger than the other high schools so there are more electives and extracurriculars offered. There are charters and magnet schools too but you'd need to see how the lottery goes.[/quote]

Are charters and magnet schools different from selective schools? I'm obviously still very early on in my planning, so Google is my friend, but can't hurt to ask![/quote]

People use different words to describe them, but magnet schools are test-in schools like School Without Walls, Banneker and Duke Ellington.  Anyone can apply but there is selective admission criteria.  Charters are city-wide schools.  There are no selective admission criteria, but you need to lottery for a spot, as there are often more applicants than available slots. [/quote]

McKinley Tech could b a good fit for OP.[/quote]

Watch out.  We know a couple white families at McKinley Tech.  The school's teachers, college counselors and admins cheer when kids score 3s on AP math and sciences, all but useless scores for white kids applying to competitive colleges.  Those kids need 4s and 5s on AP.  The program serves low SES minorities who are welcome at elite colleges with 3s on AP tests. [/quote]

Textbook example of Brookings findings.[/quote]

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