The US system is typically divided into three levels or schools: elementary (Grades K–5), middle (Grades 6–8) and high (Grades 9–12).

What grades are in high school called?

The four “years” of High School are called Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior.

Is high school 12th grade?

A secondary school that includes grades from 9 to 12 or 10 to 12.

In the United States, Eighth Grade is usually a child’s eighth year of education, aside from Kindergarten and Preschool. It is often the final year of middle school. In some parts of Canada (such as Newfoundland), and much of British Columbia, 8th grade is the first year of high school, or secondary school.