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North Shore High operates on a rigid and unspoken social hierarchy where students are divided into distinct cliques based on popularity, interests, appearance, and reputation. At the top sit the Plastics, who hold the most social influence, while dozens of other groups occupy their own places within the school’s pecking order. Crossing between cliques is uncommon, and rumors, fashion, and relationships often determine a student’s status, making popularity one of the most powerful forces in everyday school life.