School A division of the school system consisting of students in one or more grades or other identifiable groups and organized to give instruction of a defined type. One school may share a building with another school or one school may be housed in several build Secondary instructional level The general level of instruction provided for pupils in secondary schools (generally covering grades 7 through 12 or 9 through 12) and any instruction of a comparable nature and difficulty provided for adults and youth beyond the age of compulsory school College A postsecondary school that offers a general or liberal arts education, usually leading to an associate, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, or first-professional degree. Junior colleges and community colleges are included in this term. Elementary school A school classified as elementary by state and local practice and composed of any span of grades not above grade 8. A preschool or kindergarten school is included under this heading only if it is an integral part of an elementary school or a regularly est Undergraduate students Students registered at an institution of higher education who are working in a program leading to a baccalaureate or other formal award below the baccalaureate, such as an associate's degree. Secondary school Senior high school A secondary school offering the final years of high school work necessary for graduation. Bachelor's degree A degree granted for the successful completion of at least 4 years (or the equivalent) of full-time college-level study. This term includes degrees granted in a cooperative or work-study program. Higher education Study beyond secondary school at an institution that offers programs terminating in an associate, bachelors, or doctorate degree. Student An individual for whom instruction is provided in an educational program under the jurisdiction of a school, school system, or other educational institution. Doctor's degree An earned degree carrying the title of doctor. The Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) is the highest academic degree and requires mastery within a field of knowledge and demonstrated ability to perform scholarly research.