ADZ 1001, or Mr. 1001
ATC is definitely better than working for a living. On top of that, you'll be making more money than your neighbours and they'll be wondering why you have so much time off.
But if you quit high school, then forget ATC because you will quit that too. Finish high school to prove to yourself you can go the distance. Then...welcome to ATC!
Besides, knowing what year Napoleon conquered Germany and other facts do come in handy sometimes.
Do not cloud your mind young padewan thinking you have the knowledge to judge what is knowledge.