What is the equivalent of high school in Mexico?

There is another term, escuela superior which translates literally as high school, but is actually a college level of education. The course study for preparatoria is very similar to that in the USA. In the USA everyone has the right to attend public high school. In Mexico one must take an entry exam to enter public high school and not everyone passes. read more

High School. The terms "High School" usually corresponds to preparatoria or bachillerato, and follow "secundaria" comprising grades 10-12, when the student's age is 15 to 18 years old. Students may choose between two main kinds of high school programs: The SEP incorporated, and a University Incorporated one, depending on the state. read more