high school

noun

1. a school attended after elementary school or junior high school and usually consisting of grades 9 or 10 through 12.

high school

noun

1. another term for grammar school
2. a secondary school from grade 7 to grade 12
3. a secondary school, the grades covered depending on the province

Other Words From

• high school adjective
• high schooler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of high school¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

For the first time in at least a quarter of a century, the Bruins are not expected to bring in a high school prospect during the early signing period that started Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

The childhood friends, high school teammates and national champions at Louisiana State will line up against each other Sunday at SoFi Stadium as the Chargers host the Cincinnati Bengals in a critical prime-time game.

From Los Angeles Times

Filion, who was 16 when he made a majority of the calls, targeted religious institutions, high schools, colleges and universities, as well as government officials and numerous individuals across the nation.

From Los Angeles Times

District leaders acknowledged that implementing the ban will be a sea change at middle and high schools, where most students carry phones.

From Los Angeles Times

Another officer said they were doxxed by a former high school classmate.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• secondary school