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 Word Forms

• high school adjective
• high schooler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of high school¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Ojeh and Jones met during the late 1990s on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., when she was walking to class and he was a high school senior visiting campus.

From Los Angeles Times

But he can also be as calm and understanding as a high school counselor, making him a good fit for one of the youngest rosters in the major leagues.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s already two games in the books for some high school football players, so let’s take a look at the impressive two-game statistical performances.

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As a high school student in San José, Chavez-Garcia knew none of this history — “we learned more about the Homestead Act in the Midwest,” she joked.

From Los Angeles Times

They believe their actions were warranted to highlight the issues seen off the field in high school football despite receiving criticism from some.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• secondary school