junior high school

noun

1. a school attended after elementary school and usually consisting of grades seven through nine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of junior high school¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

“Whether it was Pharrell and Chad up the street or my brother working with Timbaland in junior high school … the energy of Virginia was at an all-time high.”

From Los Angeles Times

Thomas’ fantasy America — where everyone, including junior high school kids, is packing a machine gun — was not as great as he envisioned.

From Salon

One 2023 study, for example, found junior high school students who used AI more had less of an ability to adapt to new social situations.

From Salon

His ex-wife, Hill, now 83, is a retired junior high school teacher living in Saratoga Springs, Utah.

From Los Angeles Times

“Like, I really taught ‘First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ to my junior high school girls’ glee club to get their attention.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• high school 
• middle school 
• prep school 
• preparatory school 
• senior high school