Some people are sufficiently talented that a mediocre high school education doesn't hurt them. I think more people have enough talent and latent interest to "go

Some people are sufficiently talented that a mediocre high school education doesn't hurt them. I think more people have enough talent and latent interest to "go pro" in math or STEM but won't get there without a good teacher taking an interest. A good teacher is not always necessary, but sometimes it is.