personally, my high school had very little to do with the long-term life philosophies i have developed over the years. i had a great father and some great friends, which is fortunate as i am really not the kind of person who just inhales what teachers say, follows the well-beaten path, or does whatever the general population is expected to do.
if your personality is more the ‘guide me, i’m ready and listening’ type [which can sometimes be quite beneficial for positive personal growth], then you do have more of a challenge now. the smartest advice anyone can give you is: keep up a connection with a teacher or mentor for a good long while.
good luck! 🙂