Top 10 High School Girl Comedies

Description: A dark comedy about Veronica Sawyer, who navigates the treacherous waters of high school popularity with a group of girls all named Heather, until a new student, J.D., introduces her to a more sinister way of dealing with the school's social hierarchy.

Fact: The film was initially panned by critics but has since become a cult classic. It was one of the first films to tackle the topic of teen suicide in a comedic manner.

Description: Cher Horowitz, a Beverly Hills high school student, decides to give her new friend Tai a makeover, leading to a series of comedic events. This film is a modern take on Jane Austen's "Emma" and is known for its fashion, slang, and the iconic "as if" line.

Fact: The film popularized phrases like "as if" and "whatever" in teen culture. It also launched the career of Alicia Silverstone.

Description: A modern-day retelling of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," where a new student schemes to get a girl to date the school's most notorious rebel, Kat Stratford, so he can date her sister.

Fact: Heath Ledger's performance of "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" became iconic. The film also features a young Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Description: A high school jock makes a bet that he can turn an art nerd into the prom queen, leading to unexpected romance and comedic situations.

Fact: The film features a young Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachel Leigh Cook. It was one of the first films to use the "makeover" trope in a high school setting.

Description: Cheerleading captain Torrance Shipman discovers that her squad's routines have been stolen, leading to a comedic rivalry with a rival squad from East Compton.

Fact: The film helped popularize cheerleading movies and features an iconic cheer routine to "Mickey" by Toni Basil.

Description: Mia Thermopolis, an ordinary high school student, discovers she's the princess of a small European country, leading to a series of comedic events as she learns to embrace her royal heritage.

Fact: Julie Andrews was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Queen Clarisse Renaldi. The film spawned a sequel and a TV series.

Description: Lola, a drama queen, moves from New York to New Jersey and struggles to fit in, leading to a series of over-the-top comedic events as she tries to win the lead in the school play.

Fact: Lindsay Lohan stars as Lola, and the film features a memorable performance of "Drama Queen (That Girl)."

Description: Cady Heron, a homeschooled girl, navigates the treacherous waters of high school popularity, only to find herself caught in a web of mean girls and their queen bee, Regina George. This film is a comedic masterpiece that captures the essence of high school social dynamics.

Fact: The screenplay was written by Tina Fey, who also stars in the movie as Ms. Norbury. The film has inspired a Broadway musical and a sequel.

Description: Olive Penderghast, a high school student, lies about losing her virginity, which spirals into a series of comedic events as she becomes the school's "scarlet letter" girl. This film cleverly uses the premise of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel for laughs.

Fact: Emma Stone's breakout role, and the film features a modern twist on "The Scarlet Letter." The soundtrack includes a cover of "Pocketful of Sunshine."

Description: Bianca Piper discovers she's been labeled the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) by her peers and decides to reinvent herself, leading to a series of funny and heartfelt moments.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Kody Keplinger. Mae Whitman, who plays Bianca, also sang the song "Outlaws" for the movie's soundtrack.