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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On 27 July 2023, he was rushed to Blackpool Victoria Hospital by Varley, who had taken a year off work as head of year at a high school, to adopt him.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
The week after we graduated high school, my father had us start paying weekly rent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Before Edward and Bella took over the world, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” viewers ached for David Boreanaz’s Angel and James Marsters’ Spike, centuries-old bros who fall for a very special high school blonde.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
Then last March, the UC-wide Academic Senate launched a process to further study the admissions process, including high school course requirements.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Daniel was about the only person from high school Boaz actually considered a friend, and he’d barely seen him since he started at Yeshiva University in the fall.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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