Comparison and Contrast of Public and Private Schools.
As of fall 1993, slightly more than 4.8 million students in the United States were enrolled in private schools, accounting for about 11 percent of the total population of elementary and secondary school students. There are two types of education that a student may receive in today's society. The choices are narrowed down into two categories, public and private school. Both schools have their similarities and differences. For example, the quality of teaching and the expectations of the students differ from the two schools. Where as the transfer requirements and sports are quite similar to each other. When comparing both schools there are four key areas. They include standards, education, sports, and campus life.
The standards at public schools are basically common sense rules that apply to all schools, no weapons, drugs, or alcohol. But the private schools take the rules one step further by adding a strict dress code and a strict discipline policy. The dress code includes having a certain hair style, cleanliness, shaving, and professional dress. The discipline policy when compared to public schools is different. Troublesome behavior at a public school will result in detention after detention. The same behavior at a private school could result in expulsion after repeated deficiencies. Private schools set the standards high for all students so that an atmosphere of success is created. In public schools the standards are set at average. Thus, making the majority the median and a selected few students above average. .
Education is an important area when comparing the two schools. A public school education may be just enough for a student to enter college. In most cases it is not enough. The quality of teaching has a great effect on students. Public schools have excellent teachers for certain subjects, but then only the honors or AP students receive .
