Horror High book cover

The Horror High Series in Order

The Horror High series can be read in any order, though starting with New Kid on the Block provides the clearest introduction to the setting and recurring characters. At Horror High, ordinary teenagers face terrifying supernatural threats in their everyday school life.

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Horror High Books in Order

15 books

Complete reading order for the Horror High series.

#
Title
Date
Rating
1
Nov 1990
3
Jan 1991
5
Feb 1991
6
Apr 1991
7
Apr 1991
8
Jun 1991
10
Jan 1994
11
Jan 1994
12
Jan 1994
13
Jan 1994
14
Jan 1994
15
Jan 1995

How to Read the Horror High series

🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.

The Horror High series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own resolution. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and setting. Reading out of order does not cause confusion, as every book introduces its own group of students and delivers a full, self-contained horror tale.

About the Horror High series

Series Premise

The Horror High series follows different groups of students at a seemingly normal high school where horror lurks around every corner. Each book centers on a new terrifying event, from cursed objects to deadly games, that the teens must survive.

Main Characters

The series features different teenage protagonists in each book, typically ordinary students who must use their wits to survive the school’s supernatural dangers.

Setting

The stories take place at Horror High, a typical American high school where everyday teen life suddenly turns terrifying.

Tone & Themes

The tone is suspenseful and spooky with teen drama elements. Central themes include facing fears, friendship under pressure, and the horror hidden in ordinary places.

Is This Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy teen horror stories, school-based mysteries, and fast-paced tales of survival against supernatural threats.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Includes mild to moderate scares and suspense; suitable for middle-grade and older readers.

The Horror High series offers self-contained horror adventures perfect for quick, chilling reads. Readers can start with any book and enjoy a complete story.

FAQ

How many books are in the Horror High series?

15 books

When will the next book in the series be released?

No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, All Shook Up, was published in January 1995.

When was the most recent book released?

All Shook Up was published in January 1995.

What was the first book in the series?

The first book in the series is Mr. Popularity, published in November 1990.

What genre is the Horror High series?

The series primarily falls into the Horror genre.

Do you need to read the Horror High series in order?

No, the books do not need to be read in order. Each story stands on its own, but recurring characters and the shared setting connect the series.

What is the Horror High series about?

The Horror High series follows different groups of students at a seemingly normal high school where horror lurks around every corner. Each book centers on a new terrifying event, from cursed objects to deadly games, that the teens must survive.

Is the Horror High series finished?

The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.