what is the difference between High School and Prep School

[booogaga]

obviously i know what high school is but can someone please clarify this for me.

thanks.

[Razorbackmedic]

Prep school is 13th grade.

[The_Hill]

A prep school is specifically designed to prepare students for a higher level of education in a specific field be it college or the army or whatever. They're often private and costly to attend.

[booogaga]

A prep school is specifically designed to prepare students for a higher level of education in a specific field be it college or the army or whatever. They're often private and costly to attend.

well do most students who go there to play sports get a package. kind of like a scholarship to play or something? what was Lebran James. and players like greg monroe and stuff. what are they. were they high school.

[ErieHog]

well do most students who go there to play sports get a package. kind of like a scholarship to play or something? what was Lebran James. and players like greg monroe and stuff. what are they. were they high school.

No.  Most students use it as a ramp up for an academically challenging college plan;  athletes in Prep Schools are really a phenomena of the past 25 years.    They usually compete against other Prep schools, travel widely,  and offer upgrades to the academic prep that many kids get in their own struggling public schools.