[WalterBright]

> It is a costly model

Have you looked into what taxpayers pay per student for public schools? There's nothing inexpensive about them.

My high school did have a competition grade swimming pool, which was only used for the diving team consisting of maybe 8 people.

> does a public high school diploma command more pay than no high school diploma?

Yes, I agree that's the question.

> the answer is a resounding yes

Are you sure about that? Don't include people who have more advanced degrees.