: 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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Keith Law, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The Lambert, North Oconee and Lake Oconee Academy girls continued to extend their dominance in high school golf, while two other schools earned their first titles as the GHSA championships concluded Tuesday throughout the state.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Over dinner each weekend throughout high school, Joey Blank soaked in wisdom from a baseball legend.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Highlands is a nonprofit that provides both the traditional classroom instruction through Highlands Community Charter School and a high school education program serving immigrants, refugees and formerly incarcerated people through the California Innovative Career Academy.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
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There aren’t many historical comparisons for Bumila beyond the broader category of high school pitchers.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The Lambert, North Oconee and Lake Oconee Academy girls continued to extend their dominance in high school golf, while two other schools earned their first titles as the GHSA championships concluded Tuesday throughout the state.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Over dinner each weekend throughout high school, Joey Blank soaked in wisdom from a baseball legend.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Highlands is a nonprofit that provides both the traditional classroom instruction through Highlands Community Charter School and a high school education program serving immigrants, refugees and formerly incarcerated people through the California Innovative Career Academy.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
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“High school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20school. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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