I go to a high school that 97% of the students who attend are immigrants that come from low income families (like myself) and there aren’t a lot of Asians who go to school in the district. I, being an Asian always get made fun of for being the “stereotypical” Asian nerd. Everyday, I would hear my peers commenting on how they think I am a conceited wanna be ivy league bound student. I am so tired of my friends making fun of me, even when I know they’re joking, it still hurts. Although I don’t get “physically” pushed around, I do get verbally attacked by classmates who don’t like me. I have considered talking to my guidance counselor, but I don’t want to make this whole thing worst. I need advice on what I should do 
I really wish that I could help. I had it REALLY bad in middle school (Peter Parker bad, probably worse), and unfortunately, nobody helped. I haven’t experienced it in high school, but it DOES happen, and nobody helps whoever it happens to, because “That kind of stuff doesn’t happen here!” Yeah, right.
Unfortunately, there’s a good chance that your school’s administration (and teachers) will respond the same way. I’m really not sure what else to say.
The staff and faculty definitely notices these things but just chooses not to do anything.
This is the main reason why I need to get on the school board and make some serious changes around here.
It’s not very exciting advice, but you really just need to ignore it. They are picking on you because they are insecure about themselves, and maybe their future. Probably for good reason.
Doesn’t really matter what the focal point is ; color of your skin, the way you wear your hair, wearing glasses, where you live, whatever, people are going to do that and they only win if it gets to you.
Some people are going to have their best years in high school, but if you move on, go to college and get on with being what and who you want to be there are much better times ahead.
I struggled with a similar issue in middle school, minus the low income.
I learned to fake confidence and I’m the complete opposite socially in high school.
It gets better and I promise that. Just gotta ride the wave as it comes.
They laugh at you because you are different. The joke is on them; they are all the same, filled with hate and stereotyping. My advice is find an activity outside your school to get involved in so that you at least can be around different types of people. Are the insults only verbal or are they on social media?
Have you told your parents about the bullying?
Its mostly in person, and no I have not talked to my mom about it, i don’t want her to worry about something like this.
Just ignore it. If the people in your high school are jealous because you’re going to be successful that’s their problem. Of course if it gets physical then go all out and sue their asses
Stand up for yourself, show them that you’re not scared of them. What on earth gives them the right to bully you, to put themselves above you and verbally abuse you? They have no right, stand up for yourself and show them how strong you really are.
I sense a good college essay coming.
OP, are you really being bullied, or is this just your friend group feeling like they can’t relate to you right now? I saw your other post about friends questioning where you are applying. It seems like they are probably feeling jealous and that they are about to be left behind in a way. It’s probably best for you not to take that as a reflection on you, but more a reflection on them and their feeling like they can’t keep up with you. I encourage you to talk to your parents about this, and maybe a school counselor. They can better help you put this in perspective.
This is a everyday thing that occurs at my school. The staff and faculty witness these things, but choose to ignore it. The reason why I think these adults don’t get involved is because they don’t want to have to deal with ‘‘troubled’’ kids. The reason why I say this is because the graduating rate in this district isn’t particularly high… Most of my teachers live in other areas, yet still choose to teach in this district. (How ironic is it that we can’t afford to get basic educational materials, yet this district pays the highest teacher salaries than any other districts)
There’s apparently this “rule” where if it so happens that another student has a physical altercation with their peers, the one being hurt can’t defend themselevs. I really would like to know who in the world made this a rule…