high school

1 of 3

noun (1)

: a school especially in the U.S. usually including grades 9–12 or 10–12

high schooler

ˈhī-ˈskü-lər 

noun

high school

2 of 3

noun (2)

: a system of advanced exercises in horsemanship

high schooler

3 of 3

noun (3)

high school·​er

: a high school student

Examples of high school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Among the attendees at James’ parties was Cavs assistant general manager Brandon Weems, a childhood friend of James and former high school teammate. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Each competitor, not including the high school players, will receive $7,500. — Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Jackson, a high school shortstop from Georgia, has a commitment to the University of Oklahoma. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 25 July 2026

About 30 people evacuated from areas north of Sisters were in a shelter at the local high school, with about as many more staying in recreational vehicles parked outside, Letz said. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

translation of French haute école

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high school

• ampoule
• bascule
• carpool
• cesspool
• ferrule
• footstool
• guayule
• lobule
• misrule
• preschool
• pustule
• whirlpool

Kids Definition

high school

noun

: a secondary school usually including the 9th to 12th or 10th to 12th years of study

high schooler noun