"School type" refers to the different categories of educational institutions that serve various purposes and populations. Common types include public schools, which are funded by the government and free for students, and private schools, which charge tuition and may have specific admission criteria. Other types include charter schools, which operate independently of the traditional public school system, and homeschooling, where parents educate their children at home. Each school type can offer different curricula, teaching styles, and extracurricular activities. For example, magnet schools focus on specialized programs like science or the arts, while alternative schools may provide non-traditional educational approaches to meet diverse student needs.