What reading level is Drama High?

Drama High by L. Divine is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Drama High appropriate for?

Drama High is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Romantic Content, Bullying.

What genre is Drama High?

Drama High is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Drama High series.

Does Drama High have any content warnings?

Drama High has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Romantic Content, Bullying. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Drama High?

Drama High by L. Divine is 208 pages (approximately 61,231 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Drama High

L. Divine

Drama High

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by L. Divine

Drama High

Reading Level 5-6 10LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Jayd Jackson navigates the ups and downs of high school life while enjoying a sweet romance with her boyfriend. But when her ex tries to come between them and her best friend stirs up trouble running for homecoming queen, Jayd must find a way to keep her friendships and love intact. Drama and excitement swirl around her as she learns what really matters.

Themes

Friendship RomanceSchool StoriesComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include romantic content, bullying. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Drama High 10LE

Drama High is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 208 pages (approximately 61,231 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Drama High works for readers up to grade 7.4.

Read aloud, Drama High runs about 6.8 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Drama High as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Romantic Content, Bullying.

Thematically, Drama High explores friendship, romance, school stories, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, romance, school stories.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 13 more books in the Drama High series.