Should I drop out of high school?

@koralime, I agree with @versai, it sounds as if you’re trying to escape. Which isn’t always a bad thing, but when you have no other destination that seems to lead to equally positive things (having accomplished something many people don’t have the opportunity to even do, gaining more knowledge [I know you're one of those people who are incredibly smart and feels like they aren't learning anything, but trust me, you're gaining knowledge, even if it's only a bit], and having a diploma), then it is probably not the best decision. Remember that often the hardest things to do, are the right ones. You may be wanting more than this now, but really evaluate how different the next year of your life might be if you drop out. Will you still be living at home? Working a minimum wage job ? Weigh your options. If it isn’t something that leads to bettering you as a person and giving better opportunities in your future, then it isn’t worth leaving a year or two early.

My exboyfriend was increddddibly smart. So smart it was sometimes creepy, and he was super bored in highschool because he already knew all the material, he even tried switching to a vocational school. But he dropped out his junior year. He is 23 and still working in food services. He can only afford a crappy apartment and old car. He loves travelling, but literally cannot afford it and does not get the time off too. He got his GED, but it’s just not the same. He severely regrets dropping out of high school.
Of course, this is one experience, but just remember, other people have felt the same way, as you do, and of course there were ones that did drop out, and ones that stuck it out. Try to find such stories and see where the led to. But don’t forget that your own path is still the most important deciding factor in this.

Plus the final year of High school is the fastest. Kind of incredible how fast it really flies by.

I agree with that statement ^

@koralime, I quit in the 9th grade and taught English in Turkey at two schools, acted in several plays and films, recorded two albums, was front person of two bands, traveled to dozens of countries, and then went to community college to get me GEs to go to film school. So high school’s bullish#t. You don’t need it. Take the GED test and you’re golden.

@koralime, drop out of every college in the country if you want to (Tell ‘em I sent ya), but don’t drop out of high school. Society will brand you as the type of person who can’t/won’t finish even the most basic responsibilities in life. Worse yet, you will eventually brand yourself that way. Keep going to school. Even if it’s for the entertainment value. Or just to have something to talk about on Dr. Phil someday :) You’ll be glad you did.

@koralime, Your still young and have plenty of time to travel and explore when you get out of highschool and even college. It sounds to me that you are blaming the teachers for not giving you the best education without taking yourself into account. If they are not hard enough or teaching you the stuff you don’t want to know, then go to the library and do independent studying. That is where I learn the majority of things throughout my life so far. We all know highschool sucks but millions of people have already graduated and millions of more will. You will need a highschool education for college and that is where you will be able to start taking more interesting classes while having the oppurtunity to be more independent and start to get a real idea with what you want to do in life.
Good Luck!

@koralime,

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and
ztcollege.com

Read these two books. It will open your mind to new possibilities. The books are very practical, and you can start right away. It might work for you.