Best Teen-Rated High School AU Fanfics
The 25 most-loved teen-rated high school au fanfics on AO3, ranked by kudos. The nostalgia of first love, the intensity of teenage emotions, and the relatability of high school experiences.
Top 25 Teen-Rated High School AU Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Every fic on this list is tagged with high school au and rated Teen And Up.
take this compass, follow it home
by lightning_anon
Tommy's a fuck up, he can't pay attention, and never sits still. He taps his hands, pushes people away, and has never had a best friend. He's a screwed up, forgotten kid lost in the foster system. He's also just been placed with a new family. Tommy knows how this goes, he never ends up staying long.
and i hope that one day, you will love yourself too.
by dkdlel3
Yoo Joonghyuk marched up to the edge of the rooftop, and Kim Dokja whirled around when his footsteps reached his ears. He opened his mouth to say something but Yoo Joonghyuk cut him off by firmly clamping his forearm, his hand easily encircling the entire circumference of his pale wrist.His eyes wer
matchmaker matchmaker get off my back
by laurenshappenstobemyhusband
"So what are you looking for in a girl?" Kayano asks, eyes glinting. Karma pretends to ponder it. "Oh, definitely someone short, with a high voice. Cool colored hair is nice, maybe green or blue. And pigtails. Definitely pigtails." His taste is also decidedly male, but that’s none of their business.
In This Secluded Spot I Respond As I Wouldn't Dare Elsewhere
by RhymePhile
It's 1995, and Castiel's high school years are destined to be difficult: home-schooled until eighth grade, he is awkward, shy, and socially inept. The weird kid with the funny name would rather isolate himself and draw in his sketchbook than deal with the constant bullying he faces every day. Things
Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space
by gremlinteeth
The epitome of apathy, Craig Tucker has never been anything but nonchalant when it comes to his life and other related catastrophes. As long as he's not missing his favourite tv show or being hassled into another one of his classmates' ill-advised schemes, the boy truly doesn't care. Why should he?
Third Mistake
by almostprimary
“You will write this for me.” Joonghyuk declared, since trivial things such as questions and manners were far below his grace. He dropped the wrinkled page into Dokja’s lap.“Dear Seolhwa Lee, You are a pretty girl. I have been thinking…”Dokja pulled his eyes away from the paper immediately. It was a
Silence is Golden
by WittyyName
John lost his ability to speak after his vocal chords were damaged due to a childhood illness. He's been picked on and bullied in school, but he has a lot of good friends who protect him.Dave is the new kid, an ironic jock, and a cool mystery. He's intrigued by the quiet kid and it isn't long before
To Love a Stark
by youbuggme
“So you can see why we are all gathered here, right?” Gendry nodded his head. “I think.” “We all have big boners for Starks.” Ygritte crackled and Theon threw her a venomous look. “So Margaery made a club.” “Oh gods.” Theon muttered in distain. “It’s not a fucking club.”
Doc Scratch's School for Supernaturally Gifted Adolescents
by medical
One minute you get a mysterious message from a man who types all in white like a jackass, and the next thing you know you're being whisked away to a mystical school for kids with superpowers. If you weren't Dave fucking Strider, this sort of thing might bother you.
Ships Passing in the Night
by galaxy_neozone
One minute, Haechan is falling asleep in the dorm after a 127 schedule. The next he’s waking up as Lee Donghyuck, a high school student in a tiny, nowhere town that sounds oddly familiar.No one around here has ever heard of NCT, half the older members are living the frat boy stereotype in college, a
Bury the Lead
by marywhale
Taako’s senior year at Neverwinter High could be going better. Faced with a choice between joining the school’s floundering newspaper or being expelled, he opts for a career in journalism. Lucretia, the paper’s editor, kind of wishes he'd gone the other way.
the book of us: electricity
by orphan_account
HJ @hyunfortunately 5h;-; i was at the store and this song was playing over the speakers and i tried to remember some lyrics so i could search it up later but i can’t find it this is TRAGICHJ @hyunfortunately 5hit was in korean and it’s kind of got rock-pop-balladish vibes and the first line of it w
fly me to the moon
by jenuyu
[BREAKING] Two chaebol heirs seen out together?CG Group’s Na Jaemin and WYH Corporation’s Lee Jeno were spotted together in Gangnam. They look so handsome together, and they’re only entering their third year of high school. ㅋㅋ It feels weird to be treating kids the same way as idols but even the med
sometimes love is a long time coming
by sprinklednana
Jaemin has never been put in this kind of situation. If anyone had the audacity to be any form of rough towards him, Mark would have their head. Well, if Jeno hadn’t dismantled and devoured said head already, that is.Alternatively: Jaemin is an idiot. Some stupid alpha can’t take a no. Jeno is enrag
The Heart Is The Easiest Thing To Break
by DayDreamingIsMyHobby
Stan Marsh was 12 years old when he told himself there was no way he was in love with his best friend.He was 15 when he finally gave in and admitted his feelings to himself.He was 17 when he realized he couldn't keep the secret any longer.
Strings
by internetpistol (orphan_account)
Oh Sehun and Kim Jongin had two philosophies in life. First, before you can suck Park Chanyeol off, you'd have to get rid of the dust bunnies first. Second, Byun Baekhyun must use his voice for the sake of world peace.
don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet
by janie_tangerine
five times when various members of the Stark family had to re-evaluate their opinion of Robb's boyfriend and one when there wasn't the need.
sugar and smoke rings
by maisy_daisy
“I’m not dating anyone,” Neil says. “Andrew and I are just friends.”“Friends that hold hands and go on dates and make lovey dovey faces at each other in public?” Allison deadpans. "We're not dating," he insists again. He feels himself deflate in Allison’s embrace and her eyes fall at his expression.
Cloud Cover
by princesscas
Kazuha is the unofficial school matchmaker, and his best friend Scaramouche is the only person he can't seem to succeed in pairing off.(Russian | русский translation thanks to the lovely anon Marie!)
Portrait
by Anonymous
Hamilton is glaring at him again.
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by midnightmuwunlight
Muichirou: stfu cowardNezuko: ( ︶︿︶)_╭∩╮Zenitsu: 1. lmao roasted and 2. Nezuko-chan?????? Tanjirou: NEZUKO?!?! WE'RE HAVING A NICE LONG TALK ABOUT USING INAPPROPRIATE EMOTICONS. Nezuko: Sorry onii-chan, my finger slipped and I accidentally sent that. Please forgive me (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づTanjirou: My cutie ad
pretty boys are stupid
by Anonymous
mikey: @takemichi where have you been, cheater? takemichi: i was with Hina??? takemichi: i can't cheat on my girlfriend with my girlfriend, Mikey-kun 😊 [User @takemichi is blocked from viewing @mikey's messages]
Learning Curves (and how it all leads me to you)
by TheWanderers
Sanji learns a lot of things as he grows up over the years, but it isn’t until he reaches high school and meets Monkey D. Luffy along with his ragtag band of friends that he truly learns to be happy.
face it! you're never gonna make it!
by robnauts
Beau's got the worst crush ever on her annoying older sibling's super cool best friend. An afternoon spent pining.
He's Got an "I heart ?" written on the palm of his hand
by queenmab24601
Adam's soulmate tattoo is etched along his back, between his two shoulderblades. All it says is "Oh. You're Dean's brother."Which was really confusing for a long time, because he didn't even think he had brothers.And then it just became really annoying.
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About This List
This list of 25teen-rated High School AU fanfics spans 1,738,297 total words. Kudos range from 1,738 on the newest entries to 15,336 on the most established. 72% are marked complete — check the status flag before committing to a longfic. The most common rating is Teen And Up Audiences (25 of 25 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Alternate Universe - High School · Alternate Universe - Modern Setting · Slow Burn · Romance · Angst with a Happy Ending.
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