The 90s was a decade of transformation. The cultural shifts between grunge rock and hip hop, to the explosion of the internet and cell phones made this one of the most fun, yet confusing times in history. The high school experience in the 90s was defined by unique fashion, new technology, and societal change. These 25 photos capture the essence of this unforgettable era, and we’re here to share them with you. Here are 25 photos of what high school looked like in the 90s.
1. Bring back the baggy clothes.
![Four people stand together, each wearing oversized pants and colorful, eclectic tops. The first person sports sunglasses, the second has a tall mohawk, the third wears a beanie, and the fourth has turquoise hair and glasses. They all smile, posing casually.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo2-6.webp)
2. It seemed like everyone was in a punk rock band in the 90s.
![Four young men pose on outdoor steps, wearing punk attire. They sport leather jackets, plaid pants, and spiked or styled hair. The background features a light-colored building and a blue sky.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo27-1.webp)
3. Can you guess what year this time capsule is from?
![A collection of vintage concert tickets, cassette tapes, and stickers arranged on a white surface. Featured are band tickets, a Blink-182 sticker, and various cassette covers, including a skull design and a classic car image.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo3-6-768x1024.webp)
4. The overalls are always a good fashion choice.
![Three young women are outdoors on grassy terrain. One is standing in denim overalls, another in a gray top and black pants, and the third is sitting on the ground in a dark shirt. Lush greenery is visible in the background.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo5-6.webp)
5. Do teens still make obsessive folder scrapbooks of their favorite band?
![A collage of various magazine cutouts featuring people in different settings and poses. Includes a mix of casual, musical, and artistic themes, with some images having a grunge aesthetic. The background is a wooden surface.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo6-6-768x1024.webp)
6. Kids today wouldn’t understand the struggle of having to use one of these.
![A vintage Unisys Icon computer with a CRT monitor and beige keyboard sits on a wooden table. The screen displays the Unisys logo and some text. The setup is in a dimly lit room with shelves and various items in the background.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo7-6.webp)
7. She probably spent hours on her hair for senior photos.
![A person with long, curly brown hair styled in a high wave on top, wearing a white off-the-shoulder top, against a blue background, smiling slightly.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo8-6-768x1024.webp)
8. Denim was popular in the 90s huh?
![A person wearing large glasses and a denim and white shirt sits in front of a geometric background. The number "96" is in the top left corner. They are smiling with one knee raised and wearing a ring on their right hand.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo9-6.webp)
9. If your computer lab had box computers, you found the right place.
![A classroom filled with colorful, vintage iMac G3 computers on desks; colors include pink, blue, orange, and green. The caption above reads "I am THIS old," indicating nostalgia for the era these computers were popular.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo10-6-1024x912.webp)
10. Please bring back Canadian tuxedos.
![A group of young men and a teacher stand on stairs for a group photo. They are wearing casual 90s attire, including colorful jackets, jeans, and sneakers. The setting looks like a school or campus with buildings in the background.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo11-5-1024x635.webp)
11. Who did the Star Dome in high school?
![Top image: People entering a large, silver, inflatable dome in a gym. Bottom image: Inside the dome, a group of people sit on the floor, watching a projection of Jupiter and stars on the ceiling. A person operates equipment in the center.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo12-5-769x1024.webp)
12. Do they intentionally make libraries in all schools similar?
![A library with a row of vintage computers on a desk with wooden chairs in front. Shelves filled with books are in the background. A "No Smoking" sign is visible on a column. Carpeted flooring and overhead lights illuminate the space.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo13-5-1024x759.webp)
13. You just know this crew got into some trouble.
![Four young people walk together in a black-and-white photo. One person flashes a peace sign. They all wear casual clothing, and the setting appears to be outdoors near a building. Another person stands in the background.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo14-5-1024x699.webp)
14. Which year had the best album?
![A collage of various 1990s album covers, featuring diverse styles and artists. Prominent covers include Nirvana, Pearl Jam, R.E.M., Beastie Boys, and Radiohead, among others. The years 1990 to 1999 are displayed vertically on the left.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo15-5-1024x414.webp)
15. Who bought JNCO jeans?
![A man humorously stands holding an oversized pair of jeans in front of him on a busy street, with the text "SOLD BY AUTHORIZED DEALERS" displayed across the jeans. Another person sits in the background amidst hanging clothes.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo16-4.webp)
16. These two things meant it was going to be a good day.
![Split image with text "I'm THIS old": left shows a CRT TV on a wheeled cart with a VHS player; right displays an overhead projector projecting onto a whiteboard.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo17-4.webp)
17. School road trips were absurdly fun for some reason.
![A group of people, mostly children, are seated inside a bus. The bus is half full, and the passengers are looking at the camera. The image has a vintage feel with dim lighting and a slight red tint.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo18-3.webp)
18. Time to get to work.
![A library with bookshelves filled with books. In the foreground, there are several wooden tables with vintage computer monitors and chairs. The carpet is green, and the space is well-lit, creating a quiet study atmosphere.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/highschool1990s-1024x760.png)
19. Had to rock the obligatory frosted tips and soap rail sliding shoes.
![A person sits on the floor in a hallway lined with white lockers. They wear a black t-shirt and beige shorts, and their feet are stretched out. An open locker with a backpack inside is visible in the background.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/121-1024x785.png)
20. Surprisingly, we kept most of the knowledge from computer skills class.
![A group of students is seated at desks in a classroom, each working on vintage computers with CRT monitors. Some screens display green text, while others show 3D graphics. The room is filled with focused students and computer equipment.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo28-1-1024x832.webp)
21. It’s wild we don’t know it’s the best time of our lives until it’s over.
![A group of teenagers stands casually in front of a building and a parked car. They are engaged in conversation and appear relaxed. One girl is playfully holding two boys by their jackets, as others look on, smiling or talking.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo21-3.webp)
22. Why can’t hairstyles go back to what they used to be?
![Two young people are sitting at a desk with vintage computer equipment. One person with long hair wears a denim jacket and leans over to write on a paper. The other sits smiling, looking at the camera. The room is filled with blinds and fluorescent lighting.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo22-3.webp)
23. High school sweethearts were more of a thing in the 90s.
![Two teenagers pose in front of lockers. The boy, with a shaved head and wearing a beige T-shirt, embraces the girl with brown hair, wearing a white shirt and jeans. The setting appears to be a school hallway.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo23-3-1024x741.webp)
24. There are so many different styles shown here.
![Four young adults stand in front of a "Health Occupations Students of America" banner, each holding a trophy. The group includes three women and one man, dressed casually. One woman has a punk style with a unique hairstyle.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo25-1.webp)
25. Computer club was the highlight of many lives.
![A group of six young people standing in front of a chalkboard with "System Violators" written on it. They are dressed in casual 80s-style clothing, and most have neutral expressions, except for one who is smiling.](https://www.thescroller.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/photo26-1.webp)