In this model, students in grades 9 — 12 enroll in «smaller learning communities,» generally within large comprehensive high schools, which combine academic and technical training. (educationnext.org)
Large comprehensive high schools started out trying to be something for everyone, and therein lies their major fault. (wacharterschools.org)
When they find out that their choice wasn't so well informed they're stuck since the schools can never have robust elective programs like large comprehensive high schools would. (nancyebailey.com)