Review of Problem Over the last several years, the comprehensive high schools have experienced increased enrollment. If the additional students were to be allocated to Huron and Pioneer, maximum projected enrollment would be about 2300 students at Huron and 2600 students at Pioneer for a total of 4900 students at the two major high schools. This increased enrollment is experienced by students and perceived by the community through issues associated with crowded hallways and common areas, large class sizes, increased teacher loads, additional portables and converting labs to classrooms. All enrollment projections, building capacities, construction and operating use are based on many interlocking assumptions. Many of these assumptions are listed with the options in the attachment.
Options vary in their impact across levels.
Research regarding best practices should guide decisions about optimal learning environment. There are costs and trade-offs attached to any solution. There may be no single solution that will be acceptable to everyone.