I think potentially you need to broaden your definition of “we.” For middle-income families, the keys to affording college are one, college choice, and two, student work to make some money during summers and even the school year. In other words, “we” needs to include the student, who has to make a financially responsible college choice and help out by earning some money to pay for it. So, no matter the high school, consider state schools in your state of residence; additionally, target good private schools that offer considerable merit aid to strong students. I think they are out there.
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