High school graduates are 18 years of age when they graduate high school. In general students will usually enter their final year of high school (12th grade) 17 years of age and complete it at 18 years of age.
What Is The Final Year Of High School Called?
The final year of high school in the United States is called “senior” year and is 12th grade.
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During this final year of high school students are determining what they are going to do after graduation.
Options inlcude continuing their education at a college or university, entering the work force, or learning a trade like plumbing or electric.
Allen is currently an 8th grade teacher in a Chicago suburb and has taught 6th and 7th grades as well.
