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High school basics for ages 14-16: 14 supplies students use daily

By 9th and 10th grade, students need dependable, plain tools more than novelty. This is a short list of what teachers see in use every day and what they wish more students had.

Chosen from Lakeshore Learning's own category navigation and the makers' sites, checked Oct 2026. Prices are about, Oct 2026, and move with sales. Checked 2026-10-25. Nobody paid to be here. The buy links are plain search links, not affiliate links, so Peabody earns nothing from them.

  1. Scientific or graphing calculator

    Texas Instruments · Ages 14-16

    Algebra and science classes depend on one; confirm which type your teacher allows.

    Watch for: About $18-28 for scientific; $120-160 for graphing.

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  2. Three-ring binder and dividers

    Carson Dellosa · Ages 14-16

    One per semester or class.

    Watch for: About $5-12.

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  3. Planner

    Carson Dellosa · Ages 14-16

    Assignments, exams and deadlines in one place.

    Watch for: About $8-18.

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  4. Pencils and erasers

    Ticonderoga · Ages 14-16

    Reliable #2 pencils for tests and notes; keep spares.

    Watch for: About $3-10.

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  5. Index cards and sticky tabs

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 14-16

    Flash cards for vocabulary and chemistry; tabs for annotation.

    Watch for: About $2-6.

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  6. Graph paper and lined paper

    Pacon · Ages 14-16

    Math, physics and note-taking.

    Watch for: About $4-10.

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  7. Mechanical pencils

    Staedtler · Ages 14-16

    Neat, consistent work in math and art.

    Watch for: About $3-8.

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  8. Colored pencils or fineliners

    Crayola · Ages 14-16

    Diagrams, concept maps.

    Watch for: About $4-10.

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  9. Safety goggles for science

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 14-16

    Required in labs; keep a personal pair if the school allows.

    Watch for: About $3-10.

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  10. Headphones for study

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 14-16

    Quiet study, language labs.

    Watch for: About $10-30.

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  11. Dictionary and thesaurus

    Scholastic · Ages 14-16

    Writing and AP prep.

    Watch for: About $8-15.

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