A high school student resume shows that you are reliable, that you learn quickly and that you have already done real things, such as helping at a library, leading a club or working a part-time job. You do not need a long work history to make a strong first impression.
Below are 6 free high school student resume samples, from freshman to senior, starting with one for students who have no volunteer or work history yet. After them, use the free builder to create your own, then print it or copy it.
AdvertisementAll examples are fictional. Replace every detail with your own true information, and never copy numbers, awards or certifications you did not earn.
6 High School Student Resume Samples
Quick jump: No experienceFreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorStudent athlete
No Volunteer or Work History
Austin, TX | (555) 010-0782 | lily.harris@email.com
Objective
Organized high school sophomore seeking a part-time job after school or on weekends. Completed an online customer service course, careful with details and ready to help customers and teammates.
Education
Hometown High School, Austin, TX | Expected graduation: May 2029
Relevant coursework: English, Keyboarding, Computer Applications
Certifications
CPR and First Aid, valid through 2028
Customer service online course, 6 hours, 2026
Skills
Customer service, typing, Microsoft Office and Google Docs, organization, time management, clear communication
Personal Projects and Training
Self-Directed Skills Practice | 2025 to present
- Completed a 6-hour online customer service course with a 93% final score
- Built a monthly savings tracker in Excel with formulas and a chart
- Typed 20 minutes a day and reached 45 words per minute
- Organized 100 digital photos and files into labeled folders
- Wrote 4 sample emails and had a teacher review them
Selected Achievements
- Honor roll for 4 semesters
- Scored 93% on the final course quiz
Freshman Club Member
Columbus, OH | (555) 010-0793 | owen.bryant@email.com
Objective
Friendly high school freshman seeking a part-time job on weekends. Dependable member of two school clubs with strong teamwork and clear communication.
Education
Hometown High School, Columbus, OH | Expected graduation: May 2030
Relevant coursework: English, Keyboarding, Art
Certifications
CPR and First Aid, valid through 2028
Skills
Teamwork, clear communication, reliable and punctual, time management, helping younger children, organization
School Clubs and Activities
Member and Event Helper, Art Club, Hometown High School | Sep 2026 to present
- Attended 100% of 12 weekly meetings
- Helped set up 2 school art shows for about 150 visitors
- Painted 6 posters for school events
- Worked with a team of 8 members on a mural
- Welcomed about 20 guests at the spring show
Selected Achievements
- Chosen to help lead the mural team of 8 students
- Honor roll for 2 semesters
Sophomore Library Volunteer
HANNAH PRICE
Denver, CO | (555) 010-0804 | hannah.price@email.com
Objective
Reliable high school sophomore seeking a part-time job in a library, school office or camp. Patient with children, careful with details and available after school and on weekends.
Education
Hometown High School, Denver, CO | Expected graduation: May 2029
Relevant coursework: English, Computer Applications, Biology
Certifications
CPR and First Aid, valid through 2028
Skills
Helping younger children, organization, reliable and punctual, teamwork, clear communication, tutoring
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Reading Helper, Lakehurst Family Library, Denver, CO | Jan 2025 to present
- Read with 8 children ages 5 to 8 every Saturday
- Shelved about 120 books per shift with 99% accuracy
- Helped set up 6 story-time events for about 30 families
- Checked in about 25 visitors per shift
- Trained 2 new volunteers on shelving
Selected Achievements
- Volunteer of the Month, May 2026, chosen from 25 volunteers
- Perfect attendance at 36 volunteer sessions
Junior With a Part-Time Job
CALEB FOSTER
Tampa, FL | (555) 010-0815 | caleb.foster@email.com
Objective
Dependable high school junior with a part-time concession job, seeking a retail or food service position. Friendly with customers, accurate with cash and available after school and on weekends.
Education
Hometown High School, Tampa, FL | Expected graduation: May 2028
Relevant coursework: Business Basics, Computer Applications, English
Certifications
Food handler certificate, 2026
CPR and First Aid, valid through 2028
Skills
Customer service, basic cash handling, teamwork, reliable and punctual, time management, clear communication
Work Experience
Concession Cashier, Mapleton Snack Shack, Tampa, FL | 2025 to present
- Serve about 60 customers per game night with friendly service
- Handle about 40 cash payments a night with an accurate drawer
- Prepare and pack about 50 snack orders a night
- Restock and clean the stand before and after each event
- Trained 3 new team members on the register
Selected Achievements
- Employee of the Month, March 2026, chosen from 12 team members
- Honor roll for 3 semesters
Senior Seeking a Summer Job
MIA ROBERTS
Portland, OR | (555) 010-0826 | mia.roberts@email.com
Objective
Motivated high school senior seeking a summer job with children or outdoors. Organized, punctual and experienced in teamwork, with a record of finishing what I start.
Education
Hometown High School, Portland, OR | Expected graduation: May 2027
Relevant coursework: Physical Education, Health, Business Basics
Certifications
CPR and First Aid, valid through 2028
Skills
Helping younger children, teamwork, reliable and punctual, clear communication, organization, time management
Volunteer Experience
Counselor in Training, Sunridge Day Camp, Portland, OR | Jun 2026 to Aug 2026
- Helped lead activities for a group of 12 children ages 6 to 9
- Supervised games and crafts for 6 hours a day
- Prepared 5 daily activity plans with the head counselor
- Helped 3 shy campers join group activities
- Received a thank-you note from 8 families
Selected Achievements
- Chosen from 20 applicants for the counselor-in-training program
- Honor roll for 6 semesters
Student Athlete
ETHAN WARD
Raleigh, NC | (555) 010-0837 | ethan.ward@email.com
Objective
Disciplined high school senior and varsity team captain seeking a part-time job. Dependable, coachable and strong at teamwork, with 2 years of babysitting experience.
Education
Hometown High School, Raleigh, NC | Expected graduation: May 2027
Relevant coursework: Business Basics, Health, English
Certifications
CPR and First Aid, valid through 2028
Skills
Teamwork, leadership, reliable and punctual, time management, helping younger children, clear communication
School Clubs and Activities
Varsity Soccer Captain, Hometown High School | Aug 2025 to present
- Led a team of 22 players through a 16-game season
- Attended 100% of 5 weekly practices
- Organized 4 team service days for about 30 players
- Welcomed 6 new players and helped them learn drills
- Balanced 5 weekly practices with an honor roll schedule
Babysitting and Odd Jobs
Babysitter, Neighborhood Families, Raleigh, NC | 2024 to present
- Cared for children ages 4 to 9 for up to 5 hours at a time
- Served 3 regular families with repeat bookings
Selected Achievements
- Elected team captain by 22 teammates
- Honor roll for 5 semesters
Free High School Student Resume Builder
Step 1. Which grade are you in?
Step 2. What have you done so far?
Step 3. Tap the skills you really have. They appear in your resume.
Step 4. Click any text in the resume and type to make it yours.
Replace the sample name, dates, numbers and organization details with your own true information. Keep only the section that matches your real history. List only certifications you hold and make sure names and dates match your records. Use a professional email address, and share your phone number only on applications.
SOPHIA MARTIN
Austin, TX | (555) 010-0771 | sophia.martin@email.com
Objective
Responsible high school student seeking a part-time job after school or on weekends. Friendly, quick to learn and ready to help customers and teammates.
Dependable high school junior seeking a part-time job in retail, food service or an office. Reliable with schedules and money, comfortable with computers and available after school, on weekends and in the summer.
Motivated high school senior seeking a part-time or summer job. Organized, punctual and experienced in teamwork, with strong communication and a record of finishing what I start.
Education
Hometown High School, Austin, TX | Expected graduation: May 2029
Hometown High School, Austin, TX | Expected graduation: May 2028
Hometown High School, Austin, TX | Expected graduation: May 2027
Relevant coursework: English, Keyboarding, Computer Applications
Relevant coursework: Business Basics, Computer Applications, English
Relevant coursework: Business Basics, Marketing, Computer Applications, English
Certifications
- CPR and First Aid, valid through 2028
- Food handler certificate, 2026
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Word, 2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Reliable and punctual
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Microsoft Office and Google Docs
- Basic cash handling
- Tutoring
- Helping younger children
- Organization
- Social media basics
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Reading Helper, Lakehurst Family Library, Denver, CO
Jan 2025 to present
- Read with 8 children ages 5 to 8 every Saturday
- Shelved about 120 books per shift with 99% accuracy
- Helped set up 6 story-time events for about 30 families
- Checked in about 25 visitors per shift
- Trained 2 new volunteers on shelving
Babysitting and Odd Jobs
Babysitter and Pet Care, Neighborhood Families, Columbus, OH
Jun 2024 to present
- Cared for children ages 3 to 8 for up to 5 hours at a time
- Served 4 regular families, with 3 booking repeat visits
- Prepared snacks and homework time for up to 3 children
- Walked and fed 5 pets each week
- Managed a calendar of 8 weekly jobs
School Clubs and Activities
Secretary, Student Council, Hometown High School
Sep 2025 to present
- Recorded minutes for 14 meetings with clear action lists
- Sent weekly reminders to 25 members
- Helped plan 3 school events for about 300 students
- Organized a shared folder of 40 documents
- Presented updates at 6 assemblies
Personal Projects and Training
Self-Directed Skills Practice
2025 to present
- Built a monthly savings tracker in Excel with formulas and a chart
- Completed a 6-hour online customer service course with a 93% final score
- Typed 20 minutes a day and reached 45 words per minute
- Organized 100 digital photos and files into labeled folders
- Wrote 4 sample emails and had a teacher review them
Selected Achievements
- Honor roll for 4 semesters
- Volunteer of the Month, May 2026, chosen from 25 volunteers
- Perfect attendance at 36 volunteer sessions
- Rated 5 stars by 3 of 4 families
- Kept every booked job for 18 months with no missed visits
- Elected secretary by 25 council members
- Helped the council raise $1,800 at a school event
- Finished a 6-hour online course in 1 week
- Scored 93% on the final course quiz
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What Counts as Experience in High School
| If you have | Use this section |
|---|---|
| Volunteer work | Volunteer Experience |
| A part-time job | Work Experience |
| Babysitting, yard care or errands | Babysitting and Odd Jobs |
| Clubs, sports or student council | School Clubs and Activities |
| No volunteer or work history | Personal Projects and Training |
- Volunteer work. Treat it like a job: role, organization, dates and bullets with numbers.
- A part-time job. List the employer, your dates and numbers such as customers served or orders prepared.
- Babysitting and odd jobs. Say how many families, children or yards, and how often.
- Clubs and sports. A role such as treasurer, captain or manager shows responsibility.
- Projects and training. If you have none of the above, a budget sheet, a sample report or an online course shows real skills. Never invent jobs or volunteer work.
How to Write a Great Resume as a High School Student
| Section | What to put |
|---|---|
| Header | Name, city and state, phone, professional email |
| Objective | The job you want and when you are available |
| Education | School, expected graduation, relevant classes |
| Certifications | Only those you hold, such as CPR or food handler |
| Skills | Match the job posting |
| Alternative section | Volunteering, babysitting, clubs or projects |
| Selected Achievements | 2 or 3 proven results |
- Header. Add your name, city and state, phone and a professional email. Leave off your full home address and your age.
- Objective. Two lines: the kind of job you want, one or two strengths and when you are available.
- Education. List your school, expected graduation date and three relevant classes. Add a GPA only if it is 3.5 or higher.
- Certifications. List only those you hold, with dates that match your records.
- Skills. Include only skills you can show, and match words in the job posting.
- Alternative section. Choose volunteering, babysitting, clubs or projects, whichever best fits the job.
- Selected Achievements. Finish with two or three proven results, such as honors, ratings or money raised.
Know the Work Rules for Your Age
| Age | What the U.S. Department of Labor says |
|---|---|
| 14 and 15 | Outside school hours only; up to 3 hours on a school day, 8 hours on a non-school day, 18 hours in a school week and 40 hours in a non-school week; between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (until 9 p.m. from June 1 through Labor Day) |
| 16 and 17 | No federal limits on hours; any job not declared hazardous |
| Hazardous jobs | Not allowed until age 18 |
| Work permits | Not required by federal law, but many states require them |
| State rules | The stricter rule must be obeyed |
These are federal rules. Many states have extra rules or require work permits. Check with your school counselor or your state labor department before you apply.
Tips for a Stronger High School Resume
- Be specific. Say how many children, customers, members or hours.
- Match the job. Reuse words from the posting for skills you really have.
- Use action verbs. Served, tutored, organized, tracked, led.
- Use a professional email. A simple name works best.
- Keep it to one page. Use one plain font.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Listing your age or full address. Your graduation date and city are enough.
- Vague bullets. Say what you did and how much.
- Skills you do not have. Be ready to show each one.
- Unrelated hobbies. Keep only items that fit the job.
- Typos. Read it aloud and have an adult read it.
High School Student Resume Checklist
Tick each item as you finish. Your resume is ready when the counter reaches 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I include if I have no work experience?
Lead with a short objective, then education with relevant classes, certifications you hold and skills. Add volunteer work, babysitting, clubs, sports or personal projects, with numbers for each bullet. If you have none of these, use a Personal Projects and Training section.
How long should my resume be?
One page is enough for a high school student.
Should I list my GPA?
Only if it is strong. A GPA of 3.5 or higher is worth listing. If it is lower, show your strengths through classes, activities and achievements instead.
Can I use a resume template?
Yes, if the layout is simple and easy to read. Use one plain font, clear headings and bullets, and replace every sample detail with your own true information.
How often should I update my resume?
Update it after each school year, new activity, award, course or job. Keep a short note of hours, dates and results so the numbers stay accurate.
Should I use a summary or an objective?
An objective works best for a high school student. In two lines, name the kind of job you want, one or two strengths and when you are available.
Should I list my age or home address?
No. Your expected graduation date shows where you are in school. Add your name, city and state, phone and a professional email.
Can I work any hours as a high school student?
It depends on your age. The U.S. Department of Labor sets no federal hour limits for 16- and 17-year-olds, but sets hour and time-of-day limits for 14- and 15-year-olds. State laws also apply, and the stricter rule must be obeyed.
Do I need a work permit?
Federal law does not require work permits for minors, but many states do. Check with your school counselor or your state labor department before you apply.
What if I have no volunteer or work history at all?
Use personal projects and training. Build a budget in Excel, write a sample report in Word, finish a short online course or practice typing, and describe each with numbers. Never invent jobs or volunteer work.
Conclusion
A good high school student resume is clear, true and easy to scan. Show your responsibility, your skills and your results, add numbers where you can and keep it to one page. Then use the builder above to write yours.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Fact Sheet #43: Child Labor Provisions for Nonagricultural Occupations and YouthRules: Non-Agricultural Work for 16- and 17-Year-Olds. State rules vary. Sample resumes are fictional. This page does not guarantee a job, pay or an interview.