So the question I find myself asking at the end of the series is, does this accurately portray the experience of the teenage girl? While most episodes were interesting in that you were drawn into different aspects of the lives these girls led, some fell flat, as there was not much going on in the featured girl’s life other than the normal trying to get into college. I think these examples led me to believe that there is a mixture of reality and edited storytelling going on here, which is the best you can expect, even with a documentary.

The themes throughout these girls’ experiences are universal: health crises, drinking, drugs, depression, eating disorders, not fitting in, race/ethnicity issues, religion, family crises, death, joy, achievement. I think the series was great in that it portrayed a variety of perspectives that outsiders can view the teenage experience, giving those who may generalize teens in negative terms a different look at the lives they lead.

In all, High School Confidential was an interesting series that I think was very important in the scope of docureality TV. It was as close as you could get to being real on television. If you missed any of the episodes, you can download them through iTunes. Check out the show's official site for more info.