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

Last spring, our students improved on STAAR across grades 3 through 12, outpacing the state, with double-digit gains in some high school subjects. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026

About a third of France’s high schools were closed or unable to operate, some because of student blockades and others because teachers were on strike. — Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

For a Girls’ Night Out One of the best parts about visiting home is reconnecting with friends from high school and college. — Sarah Felbin, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026

That the final season of Yellowjackets features the high school soccer team being rescued and returning home is no secret. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 5 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