upper school

American  

noun

1. a scholastic division, especially in a private school, including the terminal secondary grades.

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upper school British  

noun

1. the senior pupils in a secondary school, usually those in the fourth and fifth years and above

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Etymology

Origin of upper school

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

English teacher Jocelyn Medawar has noticed a new vibe at Harvard-Westlake School this school year: Upper school students are chatting in the halls and greet her as they enter class.

From Los Angeles Times

“The overall process ... has made an impact,” said Jordan Church, dean of students at Harvard-Westlake upper school.

From Los Angeles Times

Before Opal, the upper school did not have a policy governing phone usage, with teachers allowed to set their own class rules.

From Los Angeles Times

Theo, who goes to Sullivan Upper School in Holywood, said he was nervous but "cautiously optimistic".

From BBC

McIlroy was schooled in Holywood - he first attended St Patrick's Primary School before moving on to Sullivan Upper School.

From BBC