Transitioning from Private School to Public School There is an ongoing debate about what type of education is best for students. Leaving a private institution for a public school has many advantages and disadvantages depending on the needs of the individual. A crucial advantage that public schools have over private schools is a highly qualified teaching staff. Statistics show that 52% of public school teachers have a master's degree or higher, compared to 38% of private school teachers. Additionally, public schools are required by law to background check their teachers, while private schools do not. Finally, public schools offer teachers an average of $56,000, compared to a salary of $38,000 in private schools. This ensures that the most qualified teachers will gravitate towards public schools instead of private schools. Furthermore, public schools have a more diverse environment than private ones. In public schools the ethnic composition is as follows: 58% white, 20% Hispanic, 16% black, 4% Asian, 1% Native American, 1% other. In private schools, 74% or...