When the outcomes of a policy hurts the many in favor of the few it's time to rethink that policy. I'm sort in favor of choice as a value but not in this case...there is no benefit to the local neighborhood, the community, and it favors the 'haves' over the 'have nots.' So can we provide a local civic and local vibe? Isn't the integration of STEM/STEAM, and all the A's, the right thing in the modern world?  Keeping mind that computers are not STEM, nor are robots...
Are there local projects and resources that could be developed not only to help the HS but all levels locally? Mentoring, coaching...mKe North a humane school at a scale where all students benefit from relationships with the community and teachers. Try different views of skills and learning, a better connection to higher education.
I'm fully and completely sick of the idea that choice and competition makes schools better. Figure out how to sunset school choice.