Hers how it works, I dont know if your refering to secondary or further education.
University, college and polytechnics all handle industry standard education, it is not the purpose of standard schools to teach a broad range of work skills to students, they are to prepare you to move on to vocational studies at a higher level whether in the workplace or at college whatever.
By your reckoning they would have to be teaching welding, plumbing, electrical engineering and all that other stuff as well.
If you look at the higher education system particularly Art Schools you will find that they teach 3d software at the level your looking for with tutors who are competent in their field, you wont find these in general education.
Quote: "3ds max is free aswell, for educational purposes.."
yes...but learning to use it is not. How much does a degree level cost...there are specific courses usually available for a hefty fee which are paid for usually by business wanting to get their employees up to date with the software.
So as you say you have the software...but you dont have a tutor..is that the fault of your school?
You need to broaden your perception and realise you walk before you run.