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... > social science subjects > education > education studies > education policy > educational reform > school types > high school
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > applied developmental science > schools > school types > high school
... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > educational institutions > schools > school types > high school
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > schools > school types > high school
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > communities (sociology) > instrumental communities > schools > school types > high school
... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > formal education > educational stages > secondary education > upper secondary education > high school
... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > formal education > educational stages > elementary secondary education > secondary education > upper secondary education > high school
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > school systems, structures, and processes > secondary education > upper secondary education > high school
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > school systems, structures, and processes > secondary education > upper secondary education > high school

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high school  

Definition

  • A secondary education institution providing generalized instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, technology, fine arts, and vocational training to prepare students (of ages 14 to 19) for work or postsecondary education. Traditionally, a high school houses Grades 9 through 12, although some house Grades 10 through 12. [Source: The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences; High School]

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