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high school

Defined in 3 dictionaries — U.S. Code, Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

United States Code

20 U.S.C. § 2302 — under this chapter (3 versions over time)

The term “high school” has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title.

20 U.S.C. § 7801 — in this chapter

The term “high school” means a secondary school that—

(A) grants a diploma, as defined by the State; and

(B) includes, at least, grade 12.

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Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A school in which higher branches of learning are taught than in the common schools. 123 Mass. 306. A school in which such instruction is given as will prepare the students to enter a college or university. Attorney General v. Butler, 123 Mass. 306; State v. School Dist., 31 Neb. 552, 48 N. W. 393; Whitlock v. State, 30 Neb. 815, 47 N. W. 284.

Defined under School in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A school in which higher branches of learning are taught than in the common schools. 123 Mass. 306. A school in which such instruction is given as will prepare the students to enter a college or university.