Why do some teens think it's a good idea to graduate from High School a year early? Is it because they want to get away? Or is it because they think they can do whatever they want? To tell you the truth it's absolutely NOT a good idea to go to college early! Yes it shows a student is smart and intelligent, but one has to wonder, "Is someone really ready for the real world or being on their own at the age 16?" That's exactly why we have the 12 year educational program plus Pre-K and Kindergarten. And it's amazing how even some 12 year olds (they call these students prodigles) get to go to college and they're definately not prepared or ready for college or to be out on their own yet. So it's best for young teens to stay in school for all their 12 years because when a young person graduates after 12th grade they should be able to go out on their own to succeed in life. So think before you consider graduating early.