Maybe we should just add two more years of high school, and let colleges teach degrees only. That way everyone would have the equivalence of an Associates degree. College could reduced to 2 years, depending on the degree, and HS kids would be better equipped to decide on a career path.
We should just teach high school the way they did 100 years ago, and separate hobbies like music, art or gym from real school subjects that might help someone earn a living.