senior high

Grades nine through twelve

Senior high is the final years of secondary school, typically grades ten through twelve, for students roughly ages fifteen to eighteen.

The term distinguishes this level from junior high: She starts senior high next fall.

Also called senior high school or simply high school in American usage.

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