Professor Rogosa estimated that if awards were based on school averages alone, over one-fourth of schools with no gains would still qualify.
Roughly 425 students from 28 schools in five states — Kansas, Idaho, North Carolina, Washington and California, including Maranatha and La Cañada high — took the test this year with each school being assigned to one of three divisions based on school size.
Mr. Greene's findings are based on school districts' data that states report to the federal government.
Unlike networks based on school or family ties, he said, both societies allow anyone to join.
He was the first to compile the figures, based on school accident records from the Japan Sport Council.
"We need to be approached and work out where the schools are needed, based on school mapping.
Past empirical analysis and policy development based on school attainment of a nation's population prove fragile, misleading, and rightfully questionable.
Bob Grant, a city spokesman, said the population could be as high as 170,000, based on school enrollments, housing conversions and other factors.
How can I advise her to make a decision based on school merit and not out of a young foolish heart?
Fees are based on school size: Division III schools start at $350 per team; Division II at $500 and Division I at $1,500.
