high school
Americannoun
noun
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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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A police presence remains at the high school.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Michelle Crumm said that when her three children were in high school, they worked part time as tutors and on a golf course.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
A look at The Times’ final top 25 high school baseball in the Southland for 2026.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Young people who pursue a vocational qualification are treated as worth investing in, and a valuable asset to society, according to Asja van der Helm, a high school teacher in The Hague.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
And I will imagine myself on the high school stage four years from now, giving a valedictorian speech after beating Jonah by way more than half a point while he looks on, moping.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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