HS
1 synonym for HS, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — High school; the secondary school stage in the United States, usually covering ages fourteen to eighteen.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use HS
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
HS diploma
HS senior
HS reunion
since HS
Informal shorthand in American texting and school administration. Spell it out in formal writing.
Etymology
An abbreviation of high school.
Full origin of HS →Frequently asked questions
What does HS mean in text messages?
Almost always high school, as in HS reunion or since HS. It is a written shorthand rather than something people say aloud, and the context is normally school, age or a shared past.
What is the difference between HS and MS?
In the American system MS is middle school, roughly ages eleven to fourteen, and HS is high school, roughly fourteen to eighteen. Together with elementary school they make up the standard progression before college.
