: 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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Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Conor Schroeder, 18, is a senior in his fifth year of high school who is striving to graduate.
—Ashley Schwartz-Lavares, ABC News, 15 July 2025
After dropping out of high school at 17 years old, Guilbault began working her way up in the food industry.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 14 July 2025
He was selected by Arizona in the 18th round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of high school.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
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LeBron James, who was a few days younger when the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him in 2003 out of high school.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Conor Schroeder, 18, is a senior in his fifth year of high school who is striving to graduate.
—Ashley Schwartz-Lavares, ABC News, 15 July 2025
After dropping out of high school at 17 years old, Guilbault began working her way up in the food industry.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 14 July 2025
He was selected by Arizona in the 18th round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of high school.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
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“High school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20school. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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