I dropped out in 10th grade to pursue freelance programming and don't regret it one bit.

> Running away from all of that just because you are not mentally stimulated enough in math or art class is a pale excuse for not facing your social emotional deficits as a budding adult.

I was being tormented by other students and no one cared. Same thing in middle school. I eventually figured just not going was the best option.

I'm not autistic. Never had any issues with authority or disciplinary actions. I just couldn't fit in at school.