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[jasonlulu_2000]

Is there specific meaning of "school student" and " teach school" in American English?

Thanks

[pugachevV]

I have heard American teachers say they "teach school".
(As opposed to university, I guess).
I can't say I have heard anyone referred to as a school student. Usually, "student" is sufficient. e.g. I'm a student at Martin Luther King High School.
Perhaps one of our American friends can help with this.

[Lorikeet]

I have never heard "school student" either, but "teach school" is common, to indicate it is not college, I believe. Also, "She's a schoolteacher." is acceptable.