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More importantly, they're likely to come from a family environment that will aid them incredibly. They typically have parents who are successful and feel strongly about their kids' education (not as helicopter parents, though that is probably more likely as well). As there is some association with intelligence and wealth, their parents (or breadwinner parent) are likely to be more intelligent than those of middle or lower income students. Almost certainly, they'll have parents with better connections, which can lead to all sorts of opportunities ranging from internship opportunities to an actual connection at a top university.
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This is particularly true in my district. The downside is that it makes it very competitive. I've included my local high school's demos-
Highland Park, TX
Median Family Income- $373,327
Poverty- 1.6%
Highland Park High School
2007 National Blue Ribbon School
Newsweek National Rank- 14th
Aprox. 2000 students Grades 9-12
Students:
White- 93%
Hispanic- 4%
Asian- 2%
African American- <1%
Eligible for Free/Reduced Price Lunch- 0%
Limited English Proficient- <1%
TEA Acknowledgements/Awards-
Rated: Exemplary
*Commended Performance- Reading/English Language Arts
*Commended Performance- Mathematics
*Commended Performance- Science
*Commended Performance- Social Studies
*Texas Success Initiative- Higher Education Readiness Component: Math
*Texas Success Initiative- Higher Education Readiness Component: English/Language Arts
*Advanced Course/Dual Enrollment Completion
*Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Results
*Attendance Rate
*Recommended High School Program
*SAT/ACT Results
TAKS Testing Results:
Grade 9-
Subject- % meeting or exceeding standards (state average)
Reading- 99% (state average- 86%)
Math- 96% (state average- 60%)
Grade 10-
Social Studies- 100% (state average- 86%)
Science- 93% (state average- 58%)
English/Language Arts- 96% (state average- 84%)
Math- 95% (state average- 63%)
Grade 11-
Social Studies- 100% (state average- 94%)
Science- 99% (state average- 77%)
English/Language Arts- 99% (state average- 90%)
Math- 98% (state average- 80%)