High School does indeed suck. Especially the public school system. Oftentimes it's not even because of the kids, it's because of the ridiculous administration and how they handle discipline. In my high school, if you got attacked and fought back, you'd get in just as much trouble as the person who attacked you. My school had a lot of catfights (girls fighting physically with each other, often much more brutal and uncivilized than guy fights).