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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Etymology
Origin of high school
First recorded in 1815–25
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For the past seven years, the school has been ranked as the top public high school for the arts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The 4,000 or so students whose schools are closing are eligible for the scholarships, worth $8,000 a year through high school graduation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Eligibility for scholarships for high school students is determined by the California Department of Education.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Some trips to Ontario with your best pals from high school are worth pushing through this painful moment in ticket economics.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
Even girls who worked after high school, or the few I knew of who went to college, lived at home until they got married.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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