This might seem a bit random, but I'm really curious. Do any of you know what the biggest high school in the US is, either in terms of student population or physical size? Is it in a big city or a suburb?
Brooklyn Technical High School in New York City is often cited as the biggest high school in terms of student population. The student body is around 6,000 strong, which is considerably larger than the average U.S. high school population.
Fun fact: The school is highly respected for its focus on STEM education. It's one of those schools where it takes more than just living in the district to attend. Admissions are competitive and based on an entrance exam.
Talking about physical size, the title belongs to Parkland High School in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It covers about 457,000 square feet, which is just over 10 football fields worth of space.
Each of these schools is in an urban or suburban area, which tends to be the case for large high schools. Schools in big cities and suburbs often have larger student bodies and bigger campuses to accommodate them due to the denser populations in these areas.
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