"In 100 years we have gone from teaching Latin and Greek in high school to teaching Remedial English in college." — Joseph Sobran

[Winston]

It's 98%.

Based on 2017 data, approximately 6% of high schools in the USA offered Latin, which translates to 1,513 out of around 24,000 high schools. More recent survey data from 2014-2015 indicates that out of 8,178 high schools that reported, 1,514 (about 18.5%) offered Latin programs.
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This figure represents a decrease from earlier periods; for example, in 2008, 13% of secondary schools offered Latin, down from 20% in 1997. While comprehensive, up-to-date statistics for 2026 are not readily available, the trend suggests a continued decline in Latin offerings.

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[citygator]

My kids went to public schools including public Universities. One is an MD resident and the other is still in school.

Every public school I buy a house near is 10 on Great Schools. If you have money it’s no problem. Growing inequality is a major issue.

 

[Robert W]

Oh take that shit to the damn house. I don't give a damn about FDR. I don't give a damn about Democrats ******* 150 years ago. I live in today.

Look, I am white. About as white as it gets as my son says after doing all that DNA thing. 85% British, 14% Scottish, 1%, some damn mystery. Call it the margin of error. And I understand, it is all paternal DNA.

But the racist jerks in power now are the Republicans. I mean I will give you a very simple example. Hegseth has said that all soldiers should be clean shaven. Sure, I can understand the whole appearance standard. And from my own professional experience nothing creates more animosity from employees than screwing with the grooming standards.

Look, first reaction is that Hegseth is just a total dumbass, and hell, that is the best case scenario. Pseudofolliculitis barbae, you know what that is? Look it up. Condition that primarily affects black people, caused by, wait for it, SHAVING. So, is Hegseth a total dumbass, or is this a targeted attempt at eliminating minorities from the military? From the recent firings of senior officers that were a minority, it starting to feel like the former.

First, Hegseth is not all Republicans. I was in the Army and in basic grooming was important but not nearly as important as when the Army sent me to a leadership academy. There it was extremely important.

Let me explain what happened when I was in the Army. A white boy from Utah was telling his parents goodbye on the phone when a black kicked open the phone booth door and knifed him, killing him immediately. (1962)
I recall one black in the leadership academy, my assistant running the platoon.
Germany service had a few blacks in my unit and to protect the whites, guard duty changed to protecting the company from blacks.

I admit to not suffering every news article blasting Hegseth. This seems to be an affliction for Democrats and their fans, the Trump haters.

 

[Woodznutz]

Are you kidding me? About 6% of High Schools offer Latin. I am sure Greek is even lower.

"Latin's a dead language,
As dead as it can be.
First it killed the Romans,
And now it's killing me."

-Unknown Latin student

 

[Concerned American]

"Latin's a dead language,
As dead as it can be.
First it killed the Romans,
And now it's killing me."

-Unknown Latin student

While I agree that Latin is not being widely taught, it is far from being DOA. Spanish, Italian and French languages are all based on Latin and retain many of its elements. All of these languages are being taught in the US public education system.

 

[Winston]

"Latin's a dead language,
As dead as it can be.
First it killed the Romans,
And now it's killing me."

-Unknown Latin student

Wow, the ignorance here is absolutely unbelievable.

 

[Robert W]

"Latin's a dead language,
As dead as it can be.
First it killed the Romans,
And now it's killing me."

-Unknown Latin student

1956, I graduated from high school. That was said by students when I was in high school. It still is funny.

The home of Latin

 

[Robert W]

Oh take that shit to the damn house. I don't give a damn about FDR. I don't give a damn about Democrats ******* 150 years ago. I live in today.

Look, I am white. About as white as it gets as my son says after doing all that DNA thing. 85% British, 14% Scottish, 1%, some damn mystery. Call it the margin of error. And I understand, it is all paternal DNA.

But the racist jerks in power now are the Republicans. I mean I will give you a very simple example. Hegseth has said that all soldiers should be clean shaven. Sure, I can understand the whole appearance standard. And from my own professional experience nothing creates more animosity from employees than screwing with the grooming standards.

Look, first reaction is that Hegseth is just a total dumbass, and hell, that is the best case scenario. Pseudofolliculitis barbae, you know what that is? Look it up. Condition that primarily affects black people, caused by, wait for it, SHAVING. So, is Hegseth a total dumbass, or is this a targeted attempt at eliminating minorities from the military? From the recent firings of senior officers that were a minority, it starting to feel like the former.

Seems that the military got lax on appearance when Biden was president. Hegseth wants it back as it was for many decades. Ps, did he excuse whites?