high school
"High school" refers to the final stage of secondary education, typically attended by teenagers, and varies in structure and curriculum across different countries.
Definition
B1General Education
(common)An institution providing secondary education, usually including grades 9 through 12.
Example
- She will start high school next year and is both excited and nervous.
B2North America
(regional)A school attended by students typically aged 14 to 18, following middle school and preceding college or university.
Example
- In the United States, high school students often participate in various extracurricular activities.
C1Educational Pathway
(academic)A school offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education, vocational training, or entry into the workforce.
Example
- The high school offers advanced placement courses to help students earn college credits.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "high school":
secondary schoolmiddle schoolpublic schoolupper schoolprep schoolhome schoolfirst schooljunior schoolgrammar schoolboarding schoolsixth formjunior collegenew school