The three main types of schooling are home school, private school, and public school. Homeschooling is a student who independently works on a certain number of packets to receive a GED. Public school is a school that receives money from the government. On the other hand, a private school is funded by private individuals instead of the government. Although homeschooling is rare for students, public school is the most common schooling because of the great accessibility. Hawthorne Math and Science Academy has private school resources and a private school setting but is considered a public school. Mary Star High School is a private school that focuses on the main subjects and Catholic religion. Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is the best schooling out of Mary Star High School and homeschooling because it gives the opportunity to anyone, even minorities, to succeed with no tuition. The education level can vary in the different schooling types. Mary Star High School charges tuition that can be difficult to pay for some families. In general, private schools have possible benefits: "Many private schools [are] highly specialized, offering different learning, advanced curriculum, or programs geared toward specific religious beliefs  (Great Schools). Mary Star High School's goal is to educate the students with the knowledge needed, to prepare them for college, and to inform them on a daily basis about religion. Similarly, Hawthorne Math and Science Academy's goal is to keep students focused and to prepare them for college. Economically stable parents are willing to pay for private school tuitions and college tuitions. They believe their son or daughter will receive the best education possible. Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is a small campus that contains around 500 students and "is ranked 9th within California  (US News). HMSA has many disciplinary rules to keep students focused on their work. For instance, the school requires stude