The Top 10 Most Common High School Moments
Take a nostalgic trip back to high school with the top 10 most common teenage experiences — from first crushes and sneaking out to flunking tests and finding your crew. See how your high school years stack up in this new poll that reveals just how relatable our teen drama really was.
6/4/20252 min read
High school — where hormones run wild, drama hits peak levels, and everyone thinks their cafeteria crush is the one. A new poll just dropped for graduation season, and it’s breaking down the most universal high school experiences... and yeah, most of us definitely lied to our parents at least once.
So if you ever had a crush, snuck out, or completely tanked a test, congrats — you weren’t alone.
💔 The Top 10 Most Common High School Experiences:
Had a crush – 87% of us were mentally married to someone who didn’t know we existed.
Had a specific friend group or clique – 83%
Took a class you loved – 79%
Took a class you hated – 79% (shoutout to Algebra II)
Went to at least one football game – 68%
Kissed someone – 68% (Was it under the bleachers?)
Lied to your parents – 67% (And we’d do it again.)
Took the SAT or ACT – 66%
Went on a date – 65%
Had a boyfriend or girlfriend – 64% (Only 36% say they did the deed in high school.)
So how did we feel about high school overall?
Turns out, it wasn’t all bad:
49% of people said they liked or loved it
28% were just meh
20% straight-up hated it
But it gets better — here are some extra stats that’ll have you screaming “OMG, SAME.”
😈 Rules & Rebellion
55% had a curfew
52% got grounded
50% skipped school
43% got sent to the principal’s office
35% got into a fight (lunchroom beef was real)
👯♀️ Friendship & Fun
62% made a close friend they still talk to
53% hit up at least one house party
49% hung out at the mall (RIP to that era)
📚 School Struggles
60% failed a test
47% made honor roll
32% admitted to cheating (eyes on your own paper, fam)
🎭 Activities & Jobs
62% had a job
39% played sports
31% were in band or choir
30% were in a school play
🚬 Bad Habits
49% drank
37% smoked at least once
28% tried pot
🚗 Driving
64% got their license in high school
(But only 42% of Gen Z compared to 82% of Boomers!)
Would you go back and relive it all again?
55% of people said yes — but most of them said they’d do things way differently. And if you're reading this while blasting throwback hits in the car, just know: you're not alone.
Let us know what YOUR most unforgettable high school moment was on our socials! 🎓💬 #DexAndBarbieT