High school students are individuals who attend educational institutions typically serving grades 9 through 12 (or equivalent) after completing their elementary education. They are usually teenagers transitioning into adulthood.
Related terms
Education: The process of acquiring knowledge, skills, values, or attitudes through teaching and learning.
Adolescence: The period of life between childhood and adulthood, usually marked by significant physical, emotional, and social changes.
Transition: A process of change from one state or condition to another; in this case, the transition from elementary education to high school.