Going to High School in the USA
The United States has a completely different program of study compared to my country, Cambodia. Education in the United States is provided in public, private, and boarding schools.
Indiana, USA
Kokomo High School
IB
STEM
School Facts
School Description
Kokomo High School (KHS) is a comprehensive four year secondary school with an enrollment of 2,000 students. The school is dedicated to helping students learn through outstanding internationally recognized programs in robotics, forensics, band, and choir. Offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) and ESL programs, Kokomo High School creates a culture of excellence and achievement.FACILITIES
Kokomo High School is proud of its expansive campus facilities with two indoor gymnasiums, swimming and diving pools, four soccer fields, football/track stadiums, ten tennis courts, two softball fields, and a baseball diamond. There are outdoor locker rooms for track and football, and a new business lab with special learning environments. The school also has a unique opportunity for students to live in a dorm.
SPORTS AND ARTS
Kokomo High School is a charter member of the premier (and oldest) sports conference in Indiana, the North Central Conference.
KHS has a long history of clubs and courses to support various artistic interests; drama, band, and choir are some of the activities founded when the school first opened.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Kokomo is found about one hour north of the state’s largest city, Indianapolis. It has a rich history and plenty of multi-cultural events, celebrations and festivals to enjoy yearround. For entertainment and shopping there is a 12-screen movie theater, live music venues, and two major shopping malls.
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- 9, 10, 11, 12 Grades at School
Diploma Year Offered?
YesStudent Population
CoEd - School for both gendersTeacher/Student Ratio
1:23English as Second Language (ESL) Support Available
YesFrench Immersion
NoAccepting Students in Grades
10, 11, 12Ages Accepted
15-18ELTiS Minimum
215TOEFL Minimum
50Other - Eligibility Requirements?
Minimum Duolingo: 65; Interviews conducted, if needed. C+ average minimum required.More School Photos!
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