Hundreds of studies have found that students who attend small schools outperform those in large schools on every academic measure from grades to test scores. They are less likely to dropout and more likely to attend college. Small schools also build strong communities. Parents and neighbors are more likely to be actively involved in the school. More @Wikipedia
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