Gymnasium vs. Highschool — What's the Difference?

(gĭm-näzē-m′) An academic high school in some central European countries, especially Germany, that prepares students for the university.

(proscribed) high school

A room or building equipped for indoor sports.

A public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12; as, he goes to the neighborhood highschool.

(formal) A large room or building for indoor sports.

A public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12;

A type of secondary school in some European countries which typically prepares students for university.

(historical) A public place or building where Ancient Greek youths took exercise, with running and wrestling grounds, baths, and halls for conversation.

A place or building where athletic exercises are performed; a school for gymnastics.

A school for the higher branches of literature and science; a preparatory school for the university; - used esp. of German schools of this kind.

A school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

Athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training