“School Days: How the U.S. compares with other countries.” hours in school per year half hours in school per year Source School days: How the US compares with other countries half 14,000 hours hours in school per year students roughly 470 hours a year on average School days: How the US compares with other countries the 1025 hours hours in school per year 470 hours a year 940 hours in hours in school per year Pew Research