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HS

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Noun — High school; the secondary school stage in the United States, usually covering ages fourteen to eighteen.

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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.

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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.

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