high school
Americannoun
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high schools
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another term for grammar school
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a secondary school from grade 7 to grade 12
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a secondary school, the grades covered depending on the province
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Origin of high school
First recorded in 1815–25
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But Tatiana couldn’t resist one indulgence: In a folder, she placed a lock of baby hair that she kept from Alisa and Stupnikov’s infancy, as well as some old photos and his high school certificate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
French regions are responsible for maintaining some 3,700 high school buildings, with their representative association insisting they have "invested heavily" in recent years.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
After initially settling in the suburbs of Washington, her family moved to Minnesota as she entered high school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
But while top-tier high school programs tried to lure him away, it was never a question.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Mr. Palmer asked for and received directions to the high school.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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