You're not going to like this reply - but read it anyway.
I grew up in the 60's and 70's. Back then, "smart kids" skipped grades. In my own case, I skipped grade two. Throughout my school career, I found that I was doing the work easily, and was actually helping my sister (two grades ahead of me) with her schoolwork. By the time I reached grade 11, I found that I could skip most classes, show up for finals only, and STILL maintain a high "B"/low "A" average. It didn't take much to convince me that High School had nothing to offer. I dropped out at age 14 and began a long career"on the road" (just like my then hero Jack Kirouac).
At one point, when I was 17, the idea of joining the Army struck me, and I did. You could still get into the CF then with a grade 10 education, not any longer the case, I believe. I stayed for my initial engagement (3 years for Infantry at the time), and decided I was too smart for the Army, so I got out.
Along the way, I met a girl, got married, and started a family. This was in 1980 (ancient history, I know - but keep reading). At that time, Alberta's economy was booming - JUST LIKE NOW!! Life was good, I was making good money as general labour, and everything was coming up roses. All of a sudden, the boom went bust, I had a wife and a babe in arms to support, and nobody was hiring high school drop outs. I went to the recruiting centre and practically begged to be let back in. I was lucky - they re-enrolled me, this time as an Adm Clk.
I never regretted re-enrolling, the military helped me grow up, become responsible for my actions, and taught me to FINISH what I had STARTED. I spent the following 22 years in the military, along the way raising three kids, finishing high school (not bloody easy when you're constantly on ex or deployment), and achieving a BAdm degree through long distance education. For what it's worth, I continued to find academics easy, topping every course I was ever on, with the exception of the CLC. As boring as I found some of them, I nevertheless applied myself, and FINISHED the damned things.
Two years ago I got out, and looked around the civvy world. It took me a year to decide what I wanted to do, and eventually decided to turn a life long love of woodworking into my living. I attended a trade college (NAIT in Edmonton for the curious amongst you), and today is, in fact, the last day of the course. Once again, I found that I was easily ahead of the rest of the class when it came to academics - the hand skills portion, however, was extremely difficult for me. THIS time, I stuck out the boredom - assisting fellow students with the academics and receiving their assistance with hand tool skills. I have found immense joy in working with my hands, and look forward to my second career as a "hands on" kind of guy.
Having already achieved an undergraduate degree myself, and putting three sons through University, I thought I would find "college" overly simplistic. I was wrong - the technical skills taught at college and trade skills are just as intricate as those in a University. If I were to make a comparison, I would suggest that an education in University is "broad", whereas that achieved in college is "deep" in a specific area. Others may disagree, but that's my impression - based on experience.
How does all this relate to YOU???
1. Don't denigrate the college/trade school route - it may be right up your alley.
2. FINISH HIGH SCHOOL - I don't care how boring it is - get involved in something that challenges your mind - perhaps tutoring your less "gifted" peers?? Whatever, it doesn't matter what it is, as long as you FINISH what you STARTED. The military is not interested in quitters, and although I don't know it for a fact, I suspect that the CF will be less forgiving of your "drop out" status than it was of mine in 1982.
3. Finishing your schooling "later" will be MUCH MORE DIFFICULT than sticking it out now, when it's your ONLY focus in life. Trust me, if you don't finish now, you will want to sometime later in life.
Your profile says you are 16 - so I already know that you probably won't listen to me - but I had to try.
BTW your profile ALSO says you are a Pte(R) in the GGFG - how is that possible? I thought you had to be 17 to join, although I could be wrong.
Whatever course your life takes, good luck to you.