high school

1 of 2

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 2

noun (2)

: a system of advanced exercises in horsemanship

Examples of high school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Senior Cameron Pooley got a chance to make a mark in his final high school game and finished with 228 yards passing and a 59-yard touchdown. — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026

The story would reach its cathartic crescendo at her high school prom, where a horrifically cruel prank involving a bucket of pig’s blood turns what should have been the best night of her young life into an apocalyptic bloodbath. — Chris Nashawaty, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2026

The high school senior from Florida made five straight birdies and was 4 under for his round and at 9-under par for the tournament with three holes remaining in his round. — ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

Lawrence had just graduated from high school and planned on being a dental hygienist. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 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