: a school especially in the U.S. usually including grades 9–12 or 10–12
: a system of advanced exercises in horsemanship
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Diana Lambert, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
If voters pass a bond, that would unlock most of the money needed for the high school.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Birdville aims to take down 5A kingpin With just about 10 seconds left in a Class 5A Division I regional final, Birdville’s Avery Webb stepped back for what could be the highest stakes shot of the UIL Texas high school basketball season.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
Similar walkouts were recently staged by students at neighboring high schools in Valparaiso and Portage, and several in Lake County.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Three-quarters of elementary school teachers, 61% of middle school teachers and 54% of high school teachers surveyed said student behavior is getting worse.
—Diana Lambert, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
If voters pass a bond, that would unlock most of the money needed for the high school.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Birdville aims to take down 5A kingpin With just about 10 seconds left in a Class 5A Division I regional final, Birdville’s Avery Webb stepped back for what could be the highest stakes shot of the UIL Texas high school basketball season.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
Similar walkouts were recently staged by students at neighboring high schools in Valparaiso and Portage, and several in Lake County.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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“High school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20school. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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