How old do you have to be to drop out of high school without parental permission in NH?

its never a good idea to drop out, finish school, get ur grades, you need to do this, it will set you up and determine your career prospects, you can chose, either

1 drop out with no grades, and drift from average job to average not well paid job, scrimp and save just to make ends meet for the rest of your life, or...

2 you can finish school, get your grades, go to college, and get better grades, which will set you up in line for much better prospects for getting the career you want. a well paid career instead of "just a job". provide yourself with financial security, a roof over your head, food on the table, and savings for when you retire, plus things you want out of life are more accessible

i made a similar mistake, and have been struggling ever since im now 46, no mortgage cos i cant afford it, rented room, rarely enough money to pay my bills. you only get one shot.