My understanding is that "public" schools are exactly the opposite in the US and the UK. In the US your description is correct: They are the free, government-run schools that most kids go to. But I am given to believe in the UK a "public" school is actually private and one pays tuition to go there.
To add context: this is America's #1 ranked public school for baseball. Unlike IMG Academy in the other video you saw, anybody in the local community can go to this high school. You do however have to be really good at baseball to participate in this baseball program, though they only get baseball players from the city they are located in as opposed to IMG who gets players from around the world.
Even though this is a public school it attracts parents with a kid(s) that are good enough to get into the program. It's kind of good / kind of sad as it provides a superlative program for those that deserve it but at the same time it excludes those that would normally be able to play. The other downside is it f*cks everything up for the surrounding schools and their teams.
So it wins baseball championships. I'd rather know what percentage of graduates get into which colleges and go onto higher education. Most kids in its local areas are not going to haver pro baseball careers.
US public schools are paid for by the local residents via property taxes, and anyone living in that geographic district can send their kids there. I believe the equivalent in the UK would be called “state schools.” Edit: and this particular school is bringing in a lot of donations from the community as well as advertising, above and beyond the taxes.
Public school in the UK are called Private schools in the US, because they’re privately owned and run and you have to pay to attend them. An American public school is operated by the government, paid for by local taxes, serves the public and the students, and free for all school age children in the district.
I’m from NYC and here we can apply to any public high we want, and the schools choose usually by grades but also lottery and such. I went to a great school but we were more known for our theater and arts department not any sports. I feel like all these videos you watch make us look like spoiled sports money driven people. Maybe I’m just not familiar with state schools outside the city. But I’ve never seen public school like this
"Public School" does NOT mean the same thing in the US. The US equivalent of a British "Public School" is a "Private School". In the US, a "Public School" is operated by the government of the local Town, City, County or School District and supported by taxes. "Private Schools" are often operated by religious groups, or private foundations. They are usually supported by the tuition and fees paid by the student's families.
No, it isn't a "Baseball School" A. M. Barbe is a Public High School operated by Calcasieu Parish (County) School District in the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana. HS Sports teams are VERY expensive to support. The School has decided that they can only afford to support one team sport : Baseball. In my state, there's a private, Catholic high school that could only afford one team sport : Ice Hockey. They've been State Champions MANY times, and National Champions several times.
@@JIMBEARRI this High school has football, soccer, basketball ,etc. The team raises the money in the community. I know of no US High school with one sport
@ yes, of course. It’s a good High School where the community really cares. This video is highlighting their incredible Baseball team. Do you think kids this dedicated don’t do their homework. They can’t play if their grades aren’t good
@@dhunsi1340 Well, as another poster did the research and discovered, academically it's #49 in Louisiana which is not known for good public schools. Do I think kids this dedicated to sports do their homework? I doubt they are given much homework to be honest and whether or not they can play if their grades aren't good is a matter of school policy which isn't discussed. You are assuming you know what it is and I doubt you are right. Clearly, baseball seems to take precedence over just about everything.
Quality of public schools is connected to the neighborhood. Part of property taxes paid by home owners in the area, are designated to sustain public schools for the residents of the neighborhood. The higher quality of the homes the higher the taxes, the better the schools.
This is way beyond what I'm used to. Public schools in the US are lucky to even be in a good district with the funds. It's sad when the district doesn't do finances well.
This place is "number 1" in what sense? Not academically it seems . . .and according to whom. According to US News which ranks high schools as well as colleges and other institutions, BASIS Peoria (AZ) is the number 1 ranked US high school academically. Unsurprisingly, it's a charter school. For Thurston's benefit, "charter" schools in the US are public schools that have selective enrollments (often based on an entrance exam) like private schools and operate under their own set of rules regarding student behavior, teacher qualifications and so on. Pretty much all the top 20 high schools in the US are charter or "magnet" schools with selective enrollment even though "public" in the sense that they are paid for with tax money and under the ultimate control of the local government school bureaucracy. By another criterion, Stuyvesant High School in NY City, another public "magnet" school (meaning any student in the NY City school system can apply for admission but it selects only the top applicants for enrollment) sends the highest percentage of its graduates to Ivy League universities (varies year to year from 25% to 40%). It has a STEM (science, mathematics and technology) focus like the school in this video has a baseball focus.
You should read the comments on the original video. They have raised money for a great baseball program, but the rest of the school is crap. Unrepaired hurricane damage (from years ago), rats, roaches, mold. Poor academic performance.
I thought this might have been a non-private/public school in a wealthy neighborhood. There are some really good schools like that in the US. Kids that attend might be the kids of professional athletes and the home taxes for that area pay for the school. More tax money can mean nicer schools and higher demands on the schools.
Anyone can go to this school regardless if you play baseball. They just promote that sport because of the coach they get a lot of quality baseball players there. This video just focused on the baseball side of the school
My understanding is that "public" schools are exactly the opposite in the US and the UK. In the US your description is correct: They are the free, government-run schools that most kids go to. But I am given to believe in the UK a "public" school is actually private and one pays tuition to go there.
To add context: this is America's #1 ranked public school for baseball. Unlike IMG Academy in the other video you saw, anybody in the local community can go to this high school. You do however have to be really good at baseball to participate in this baseball program, though they only get baseball players from the city they are located in as opposed to IMG who gets players from around the world.
Even though this is a public school it attracts parents with a kid(s) that are good enough to get into the program. It's kind of good / kind of sad as it provides a superlative program for those that deserve it but at the same time it excludes those that would normally be able to play. The other downside is it f*cks everything up for the surrounding schools and their teams.
It's a public school for anyone in the local area it serves they just also happen to have an outstanding baseball program.
So it wins baseball championships. I'd rather know what percentage of graduates get into which colleges and go onto higher education. Most kids in its local areas are not going to haver pro baseball careers.
US public schools are paid for by the local residents via property taxes, and anyone living in that geographic district can send their kids there. I believe the equivalent in the UK would be called “state schools.”
Edit: and this particular school is bringing in a lot of donations from the community as well as advertising, above and beyond the taxes.
Public school in the UK are called Private schools in the US, because they’re privately owned and run and you have to pay to attend them.
An American public school is operated by the government, paid for by local taxes, serves the public and the students, and free for all school age children in the district.
Nearly every high school has a stadium of sorts and if not they can use the facilities at the town or county park
I’m from NYC and here we can apply to any public high we want, and the schools choose usually by grades but also lottery and such. I went to a great school but we were more known for our theater and arts department not any sports. I feel like all these videos you watch make us look like spoiled sports money driven people. Maybe I’m just not familiar with state schools outside the city. But I’ve never seen public school like this
There are government schools in the US that get massive funding (donations) from local businesses. Most are just normal, taxpayer funded schools.
"Public School" does NOT mean the same thing in the US. The US equivalent of a British "Public School" is a "Private School". In the US, a "Public School" is operated by the government of the local Town, City, County or School District and supported by taxes. "Private Schools" are often operated by religious groups, or private foundations. They are usually supported by the tuition and fees paid by the student's families.
No! This is a public local high school that happens to have a great coach and fabulous baseball program
Public school is free everywhere in the US!
No, it isn't a "Baseball School" A. M. Barbe is a Public High School operated by Calcasieu Parish (County) School District in the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana. HS Sports teams are VERY expensive to support. The School has decided that they can only afford to support one team sport : Baseball. In my state, there's a private, Catholic high school that could only afford one team sport : Ice Hockey. They've been State Champions MANY times, and National Champions several times.
@@JIMBEARRI this High school has football, soccer, basketball ,etc. The team raises the money in the community. I know of no US High school with one sport
So what happens to all the kids who aren't interested in or good at sports? Do any of them get into college based on the schools academics?
@ yes, of course. It’s a good High School where the community really cares. This video is highlighting their incredible Baseball team. Do you think kids this dedicated don’t do their homework. They can’t play if their grades aren’t good
I’d love that school. 😀
@@dhunsi1340 Well, as another poster did the research and discovered, academically it's #49 in Louisiana which is not known for good public schools. Do I think kids this dedicated to sports do their homework? I doubt they are given much homework to be honest and whether or not they can play if their grades aren't good is a matter of school policy which isn't discussed. You are assuming you know what it is and I doubt you are right. Clearly, baseball seems to take precedence over just about everything.
Quality of public schools is connected to the neighborhood. Part of property taxes paid by home owners in the area, are designated to sustain public schools for the residents of the neighborhood. The higher quality of the homes the higher the taxes, the better the schools.
This is way beyond what I'm used to. Public schools in the US are lucky to even be in a good district with the funds. It's sad when the district doesn't do finances well.
This place is "number 1" in what sense? Not academically it seems . . .and according to whom. According to US News which ranks high schools as well as colleges and other institutions, BASIS Peoria (AZ) is the number 1 ranked US high school academically. Unsurprisingly, it's a charter school. For Thurston's benefit, "charter" schools in the US are public schools that have selective enrollments (often based on an entrance exam) like private schools and operate under their own set of rules regarding student behavior, teacher qualifications and so on. Pretty much all the top 20 high schools in the US are charter or "magnet" schools with selective enrollment even though "public" in the sense that they are paid for with tax money and under the ultimate control of the local government school bureaucracy.
By another criterion, Stuyvesant High School in NY City, another public "magnet" school (meaning any student in the NY City school system can apply for admission but it selects only the top applicants for enrollment) sends the highest percentage of its graduates to Ivy League universities (varies year to year from 25% to 40%). It has a STEM (science, mathematics and technology) focus like the school in this video has a baseball focus.
I looked it up. It's ranked #1 in that Parish. It's only #49 in Louisiana, so that's not saying much, academically anyway.
You should read the comments on the original video. They have raised money for a great baseball program, but the rest of the school is crap. Unrepaired hurricane damage (from years ago), rats, roaches, mold. Poor academic performance.
I’m not a baseball person or a religious person but that is crazy for an American high school even! Not normal! 😊
I thought this might have been a non-private/public school in a wealthy neighborhood. There are some really good schools like that in the US. Kids that attend might be the kids of professional athletes and the home taxes for that area pay for the school. More tax money can mean nicer schools and higher demands on the schools.
Private schools are still the best. But this is a special opportunity for kids!
I was in a great area for high school and it was public and great!
Little league is to age 13. This is a school program. Little league is outside school
Babe Ruth between Little League and high school. Or was that way back in my day 😂
Anyone can go to this school regardless if you play baseball. They just promote that sport because of the coach they get a lot of quality baseball players there. This video just focused on the baseball side of the school
If a school is promoting a specific religion with tax payer funds that is illegal. That is for religious private schools.
They didn’t use tax payers money if you heard they raised the money themselves.
USA! USA! What a wonderful 4 years we have ahead!!!!
They didn't used tax payers money actually watch the video and listen
What about academics?
#1 ranked? Maybe it is. It's certainly not an average HS in America. Not even close. This one has a ton of money to throw around, obviously.
Hmm I thought it would be tjhsst