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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Bryce Coleman used to play high school basketball and football, first at Brentwood, then Crean Lutheran.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Students who dropped out of high school often struggle if they try to complete their diploma later in life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
In Malang, also in the province, some 250 pupils bowed in prayer with their teachers at a vocational high school.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
In my conversations with high school kids, it’s so clear that they don’t really get or understand that what they’re seeing online is not the truth.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Despite the above, don’t get it twisted—this school is very much like any other high school.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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