when do you go to high school in america
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title: Secondary education in the United States text: Secondary education in the United States In most jurisdictions, secondary education in the United States refers to the last four years of statutory formal education ( through ) either at high school or split between a final year of 'junior high school' and three in high school. The United States historically had a demand for general skills rather than specific training/apprenticeships. High school enrollment increased when schools at this level became free, laws required children to attend until a certain age, and it was believed that every American student had the opportunity to participate regardless of their ability. In 1892, title: Secondary education in the United States text: from 14 to 12, but the annual attendance requirement was increased to 20 weeks a year. By 1918, all U.S. states had some sort of mandatory attendance law for school. Secondary education in the United States In most jurisdictions, secondary education in the United States refers to the last four years of statutory formal education ( through ) either at high school or split between a final year of 'junior high school' and three in high school. The United States historically had a demand for general skills rather than specific training/apprenticeships. High school enrollment increased when schools at this level title: Secondary education in the United States text: from the enrolled student. Successful completion of middle school or junior high school leads to entry into high school. High school comprises grades 9 or 10 to 12. Most American high schools are comprehensive high schools and accept all students from their local area, regardless of ability or vocational/college track. Students have significant control of their education, and may choose even their core classes, although the control given to students varies from state to state and school to school. The schools are managed by local school districts rather than by the central government. Some states and cities offer special high title: High school (North America) text: High school (North America) High school, is a term primarily used in the United States and Canada to describe the level of education students receive from approximately 13 to 18 years old, although there is some variation. Most comparable to secondary schools, high schools generally deliver phase three of the ISCED model of education. High schools have subject-based classes. The name high school is applied in other countries, but no universal generalization can be made as to the age range,financial status,or ability level of the pupils accepted. In North America, most high schools include grades nine through twelve and students title: Education in the United States text: United States, but the age range for which school attendance is required varies from state to state. Some states allow students to leave school between 14–17 with parental permission, before finishing high school; other states require students to stay in school until age 18. Public (free) education is typically from kindergarten to grade 12 (frequently abbreviated K–12). Most parents send their children to either a public or private institution. According to government data, one-tenth of students are enrolled in private schools. Approximately 85% of students enter the public schools, largely because they are tax-subsidized (tax burdens by school districts vary