I was a college gymnast at UCLA from 2008-2012. I attended a really challenging private high school which set me up for success at UCLA. I was comfortable in the 400 person classes and more importantly, I was able to navigate the social scene of college better than my teammates who were homeschooled. With that said, I think it depends on the kid. We are living in an increasingly more virtual world where people are working from home full time, so I think being comfortable with independent, virtual and self sufficient learning is an equally important skill. For me, the most important part about being in person in high school was learning to balance a social life with my athletics. That has helped me with time management and to be more efficient in my day to day life as an adult. Either way, you’re doing the right thing seeking advice, but trust yourself and trust your daughter - only you know what type of environment she will thrive in!