School & Education

K-12

ˌkeɪ ˈtwelv

noun

What does K-12 mean?

Kindergarten through 12th grade — the school system.

Example sentence

"She teaches in K-12 education."

American usage tip

Elementary, middle, and high school combined.

Related School & Education words

Tuition
The fee charged for education.
Curve
Adjusting grades relative to class performance.
Dorm
Student housing on campus.
Freshman
A first-year student.
Transcript
The official record of courses and grades.
Student loan
Borrowed money for education.
Extra credit
Optional work for bonus points.
Valedictorian
The top-ranked graduating student.

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