Hey, I'm just curious about when most people start high school in the US. At what age do you typically begin attending high school? Let me know!
In the United States, high school typically starts with 9th grade, also known as freshman year. The majority of students begin high school at the age of 14 or 15, depending on their birthday and the cutoff dates for enrollment in their specific school district. These cutoffs vary by state and district, but generally, if a student turns 15 before a certain date in the school year (often September 1st or December 31st), they would start high school at the age of 15. Otherwise, they would start at 14. High school in the US usually lasts for four years, with students completing 12th grade (senior year) at around the age of 18.
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