In the first section of the paper, the writer surveys the literature of the school-size controversy: the research and the opinions. The writer "finds much of the latter and very little of the former upon which to draw conclusions....A section of the publication is devoted to subjective consideration of school characteristics which often tend to favor small high schools, and which are usually given little attention by writers who favor large schools." Factors discussed include pupil-teacher ratios, curricular offerings, co-curricular participation, transportation, teacher quality, and school atmosphere. (BO)