: 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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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
On Thursday night, meanwhile, high school student and aspiring dermatologist Mailyn Marsh, of Missouri, was named this year’s Miss Teen USA, a companion title for contestants aged 14 to 19.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Nine Indiana high school bands have advanced to the final round of Bands of America 2025 Indianapolis Super Regional Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium, and preliminary awards have been handed out.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 25 Oct. 2025
The Evil Dead was the feature film debut for both Campbell and his best friend since high school, director Sam Raimi.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
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The relationship goes back to Mahomes’ high school days in Whitehouse, Texas.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
On Thursday night, meanwhile, high school student and aspiring dermatologist Mailyn Marsh, of Missouri, was named this year’s Miss Teen USA, a companion title for contestants aged 14 to 19.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Nine Indiana high school bands have advanced to the final round of Bands of America 2025 Indianapolis Super Regional Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium, and preliminary awards have been handed out.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 25 Oct. 2025
The Evil Dead was the feature film debut for both Campbell and his best friend since high school, director Sam Raimi.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
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“High school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20school. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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