One question that came up at the forum asked for my opinion on which offers a better educational experience, larger or smaller schools. Governor Schunk talks with students at Tracy Area High School. I said students who have attended smaller schools with smaller classes often report a better school experience, but that isn't always the case. I have also talked with plenty of students in large schools with larger class sizes who report favorable experiences. In a large school some students can get lost among the numbers.
Large schools can offer more learning opportunities for students.
The numbers are there to afford the staff for diversity of subjects and activities. Size of schools has a lot to do with population in a particular community.