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the high school vs high school

Both 'the high school' and 'high school' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The high school' is used when referring to a specific high school, while 'high school' is used in a general sense or when talking about high school in a more abstract way.

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the high school

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific high school.

Use 'the high school' when you are talking about a particular high school, for example, 'I went to the high school down the street.'

Examples:

The high school where I graduated from is known for its excellent music program.
I visited the high school to talk to the principal about the upcoming event.

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The High School for Enterprise, Business & Technology. Search web. Search web. EBT Google Apps · EBT Email · EBT Docs · Create New Document.
The High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology. HOLGER CARRILLO, PRINCIPAL. 850 GRAND STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11211. Phone: 718-387- ...
At The High School for Language and Diplomacy we are committed to helping every student reach their maximum potential as a responsible and informed ...

Alternatives:

the local high school
the nearby high school
the prestigious high school
the public high school
the private high school

high school

This phrase is correct when referring to high school in a general sense or in a more abstract way.

Use 'high school' when talking about high school in general, for example, 'I enjoyed my time in high school.'

Examples:

High school can be a challenging time for many students.
She decided to pursue a career in education after graduating from high school.

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...check on our overnight high school visitors.
Jason graduated from high school early.
Rachel's a high school senior.
He was a dope QB in high school.
Which fyi was two of my nicknames in high school.
I've made too many mistakes in high school.
You're not in high school anymore, Miss Shaw.
I'm a senior in high school and I'm divorced.
This should be the best year of high school.
And not just till the end of high school.
Started dating when they were seniors in high school.
He's now a high school teacher in Pittsburgh.
But Silver, we're not in high school anymore.
I won a swimming trophy in high school.
I met him online when I was still in high school.
My last boyfriend in high school was a drummer.
Everybody used to come here in high school.
We've been sitting here reminiscing about high school for almost an hour.
I was the equipment manager for my high school marching band.
I think I went to high school with a Sue Casa.

Alternatives:

secondary school
school
educational institution
academic institution
secondary education

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