Student success is in smaller schools
It’s a tough reality—larger schools often face challenges in fostering a strong growth mindset and maintaining genuine human connections simply because of their size. With more students and faculty, it can be harder to create individualized support systems and personalized learning environments.
Why Larger Schools Struggle
Student Overload: With a high student-to-teacher ratio, educators may struggle to provide tailored feedback and emotional support.
Standardized Expectations: Larger schools often focus on uniform policies rather than individualized growth, making it harder to cultivate a flexible mindset.
Less Personal Interaction: It’s easier for students to feel overlooked or disconnected when relationships aren’t built intentionally.
Increased Academic Pressure: Competitive environments may emphasize performance over learning, reinforcing a fixed mindset.
Support Systems: Generally seen as extracurricular activities that help students feel seen and valued, are not measured with equal value to student academic benchmarks.
