Those of you who listen to Lars Larson have heard the cost of a public school kid is $10,000 per kid, per year. He has also encouraged Jason Williams (of OregonWatchdog.com) to put the numbers on their website. Bottom line:
03-04 Budget Portland Public Schools
Total funds spent 529,866,756 / Average Daily Enrollment 46,557 = $11,381
See the details at http://www.oregonwatchdog.com/budget-pps.htm
Now how much does it cost to send a kid to Jesuit High School? (Portland Private School)
Tuition: $7485
See the details at: http://www.jesuitportland.com/FileUploads/2004-05_Financial_Commitment_Form_for_WEB_(frosh).pdf
What about Central Catholic High? (Portland Private School)
Tuition for the 2004-2005 school year is $6,930 (Catholic) $7,348 (Non-Catholic)
See the details at: http://www.centralcatholichigh.org/2005-web_3_pages/quick_facts.htm
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