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 separate work group will also examine if it’s necessary to change the 15 year-long high school courses UC requires for admission.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
He continued to live in the U.K., where he attended high school, before landing the role of Tony in the hit British TV show “Skins.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
A former Yale offensive lineman, he started his career as a high school football coach after an unsuccessful attempt to make the NFL and now describes himself as a “lifelong entrepreneur.”
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Tina hails from Norfolk, Va., where she co-led the relaunch of her high school newspaper.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“We won’t have any classes together in high school, remember?”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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