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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The day after graduating from high school, she struck out for the country music capital Nashville.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
After high school, in 1964, Ms. Parton moved to Nashville and began writing songs for country artists with her uncle Bill Owens for Combine Music.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
For all the bad publicity directed frequently at the Los Angeles Unified School District and City Section schools, let’s point out an impressive statistic from the opening week of the high school football season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
A different voter, Bennett Bracell of Charleston, had skipped a day of high school to drive up two hours for the rally.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
Celia finally, finally drops us off at 7:56 and keeps going toward the high school.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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