Top 10 School Movies You Can’t Miss

Description: A timeless classic, this movie brings together five high school students from different cliques, who spend a Saturday in detention and discover they have more in common than they thought.

Fact: The film was shot in a single location, the library of Maine North High School in Illinois. It was also John Hughes' directorial debut.

Description: Ferris Bueller, a high school senior, decides to take a day off from school, leading to a series of comedic adventures in Chicago, teaching us all to live life to the fullest.

Fact: The parade scene was filmed during an actual parade, with extras hired to fill in the crowd. John Hughes wrote the script in just six days.

Description: This film explores the transformative power of education through the story of an unconventional English teacher who inspires his students to seize the day and make their lives extraordinary.

Fact: Robin Williams improvised many of his lines, including the famous "O Captain! My Captain!" scene. The film was shot at St. Andrew's School in Delaware.

Description: A dark comedy about high school popularity, this film follows Veronica, who gets entangled with a sociopathic new student, leading to a series of murders disguised as suicides.

Fact: The film was initially considered too dark for release, but it has since become a cult classic.

Description: A modern take on Jane Austen's "Emma," this film follows Cher, a rich, popular high school student who plays matchmaker, only to realize she needs to find love herself.

Fact: The film helped popularize the slang term "as if!" and was instrumental in reviving the plaid fashion trend.

Description: Based on Roald Dahl's book, this film tells the story of a young girl with extraordinary powers who uses them to stand up to her cruel parents and the tyrannical headmistress.

Fact: Danny DeVito, who directed and starred in the film, also provided the voice for the narrator.

Description: A struggling rock guitarist poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, turning his class into a rock band to win a Battle of the Bands competition.

Fact: The child actors learned to play their instruments for real, and the band's performance at the end of the movie was live.

Description: This film captures the cutthroat social dynamics of high school life, focusing on Cady Heron, who navigates the treacherous waters of teenage popularity after being homeschooled in Africa.

Fact: The screenplay was based on Rosalind Wiseman's book "Queen Bees and Wannabes." Tina Fey, who wrote the script, also stars as the math teacher.

Description: A modern twist on "The Scarlet Letter," this film follows Olive, who pretends to be the school "slut" to help her friends, only to find herself in a web of lies and rumors.

Fact: Emma Stone's breakout role, the film also features a cameo by Stanley Tucci as Olive's father.

Description: This coming-of-age story follows Charlie, an introverted high school freshman, as he navigates friendship, love, and the complexities of growing up.

Fact: The film was adapted from Stephen Chbosky's novel, which he also wrote and directed. The book was semi-autobiographical, reflecting Chbosky's own high school experiences.