: 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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Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
The organization, created in 2002 after four students at a Jefferson County high school died by suicide in a nine-month period, is branching out beyond the Front Range.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Born in Glen Burnie, Maryland, in 1949, Edwards began his broadcast career while in high school.
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Get more details on diploma changes:Learn more on the latest proposal to change Indiana's high school graduation requirements.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
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The property was once envisioned as the site of a high school but now sits vacant.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
The organization, created in 2002 after four students at a Jefferson County high school died by suicide in a nine-month period, is branching out beyond the Front Range.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Born in Glen Burnie, Maryland, in 1949, Edwards began his broadcast career while in high school.
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Get more details on diploma changes:Learn more on the latest proposal to change Indiana's high school graduation requirements.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
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“High school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20school. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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