Schools in the USA

Schools in the United States of America

Age groups and types of schools

School:

Kindergarten (3-6 y.o.)

Elementary/ primary school (6-11 y.o.)

Middle school/ junior high school (11-13/14 y.o)

High school (14-18 y.o)

Schools can be public and private.

Public schools are free of charge.

Private schools are fee- paying. 

Public high school 

                      Private school

Inside of an American school

High school

High school in the U.S. comprises four grades:

• Ninth grade (Freshman)
• Tenth grade (Sophomore)
• Eleventh grade (Junior)
• Twelfth grade (Senior)

Typical High School Day

A typical school day for U.S. high school students begins around 7 to 9 AM and ends by 4 PM. The duration of each class varies, typically ranging between 40-90 minutes. Students often have a lunch break in the middle of the day. Teachers assign homework, with the quantity varying by grade and subject. Extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and other interests, play a significant role in American high schools, promoting a holistic development approach.

Top-10 high school sports in the USA

10. Swimming

9. Tennis

8. Softball

7. Baseball

6. Cross-country

5. Volleyball

4. Soccer

3. Basketball

2. American football

1.Track and field

Cheerleading 

Cheerleading is an activity in which the participants (called "cheerleaders") cheer for their team as a form of encouragement. It can range from chanting slogans to intense physical activity. It can be performed to motivate sports teams, to entertain the audience, or for competition. Competitive routines typically range anywhere from one to three minutes, and contain components of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting.

Washington High School