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High school or senior high school is the education students receive in the final stage of secondary education in the United States. In the United States most high schoolers are ages 13–18 but some ages could be delayed due to birthdays.
Compulsory education is divided into three levels: elementary school, middle or junior high school, and high school. Numerous publicly and privately administered colleges and universities offer a wide variety of post-secondary education.
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High school / Senior high school High schools , or senior high schools, are schools that span grades 8, 9, or 10 through 12. Most American high schools are comprehensive high schools and accept all students from their local area, regardless of ability or vocational/college track.
A high school is the name used in some parts of the world, particularly in North America, to describe an institution which provides all or part of secondary education. The precise stage of schooling provided by a high school differs from country to country, and may vary within the same jurisdiction.
High schools in the United States. This category provides a listing of secondary schools in the United States . For post-secondary schools, go to Universities and colleges in the United States. For school districts, go to School districts in the United States. Related categories for the United States:
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