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<p>But also take into account the vast majority of kids at those schools. I saw it happen when I was in high school. A lot of those kids getting into top schools are brilliant to begin with. These top schools give kids the resources to shine (the best athletic and art facilities; opportunities to enter math/science competitions). Then there are a few top-school legacy kids. I’m not saying all legacy kids are rich prep school kids, but odds are if their parents attended a top school, then they place an emphasis on education, and decide to invest their $$$ in top prep/boarding schools. Then you have athletes who are not only top athletes, but also attend a good high school and have proved that they can not only perform athletically, but academically as well. Then there are top minority students and a small number of development students. Because of this, there are usually larger number of students accepted/matriculating at top schools.</p>
<p>Btw, I’m not trying to say that prep schools > public schools. Just wanted to point out why there may be so many people attending ivies from certain high schools.</p>