What is senior high?

Senior High School (SHS) is a two-year specialized upper secondary education in the Philippines. It is part of the K-12 program and prepares students for higher education, employment, entrepreneurship, or middle-level skills development. Students choose a track based on their interests and career goals.

The tracks are:

• Academic Track: This track focuses on preparing students for college. Key subjects include:
  • General Mathematics
  • Statistics and Probability
  • Earth and Life Science
  • Physical Science
  • Reading and Writing
• Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Track: This track provides students with technical skills for employment.
• Sports Track: This track focuses on developing students' athletic skills.
• Arts and Design Track: This track focuses on developing students' artistic talents.

Each track has various strands or specializations. Core subjects are mandatory for all tracks and strands.