The reboot of the '80s sitcom Head Of The Class is a unique show as all of the main characters are brilliant perfectionists who want good grades and think that learning is fun. Almost everyone, from the students to the teachers and parents, has a lesson to learn about enjoying life and forgetting about work for a little while. The new debate teacher Alicia Gomez has definitely mastered that, but she still has some things that she can improve on.
Whether comparing Alicia's debate team students or the English teacher who has a big crush on her, the main characters in Head Of The Class are all intelligent in their own way and some stand out as being more brilliant than others.
Sarah Maris
When comparing the most likable Head Of The Class characters, Sarah takes a while to show people her real self, and she also uses sarcasm in so many scenes that she doesn't seem quite as smart as some of her fellow students.
While Sarah is a master debater and can convince anyone of anything, she sometimes struggles with her emotions, becoming embarrassed and upset when Elliot reads her winning poem out loud. Sarah does well in school, but she sometimes thinks it's a better idea to make jokes than to share her true thoughts.
Darlene
The co-chair of the Parents Association and Terrell's mom was a smart student when she was on the original Head Of The Class series, and now she's an intelligent parent who wants nothing but the absolute best for her child.
Unfortunately, sometimes Darlene comes on too strongly and Terrell does his best not to feel like he's in such a pressure cooker all the time. Darlene is definitely smart, but all of the parents at this school are too hard on their kids, which is why Principal Maris is so stressed out all the time.
Principal Maris
Principal Maris doesn't miss a beat and she seems much more tuned in with her students than many movie or TV show principals. She explains to Alicia that if she doesn't do a good job, the parents will complain, and that will make both of their lives incredibly difficult.
Principal Maris isn't the warmest or friendliest person and it seems like she struggles to get along with her daughter Sarah, which makes her seem less intelligent than some of the other characters. Fans wish that she would realize that creating a better relationship is the most important thing.
Luke Burrows
Luke ranks amongst the most hilarious teen show characters, although he doesn't often realize that he's being funny.
Luke is the kind of person who is book smart but doesn't have emotional intelligence. While he aces tests and loves debate and he dreams of holding political office someday, he upsets his friends by focusing so much on himself instead of just wanting to have a good time with them. Luke's friends love him and knows that he's got a good heart, but they definitely find him frustrating at times.
Terrell Hayward
Terrell is one of the most intelligent Head Of The Class characters as he's not afraid to show his feelings and he takes risks and puts himself out there.
Although Terrell is confused about whether he invited Sarah to a group hang out or one-on-one date, he forges ahead with confidence and shows Sarah that he really cares about her. The smartest and most memorable thing that Terrell does in season 1 is drop out of the race for class treasurer because he has gotten too obsessed with beating Luke.
Miles Alvarez
Miles is a sweet teenager who has great comebacks and hilarious moments, like when he says that he's a king and then promptly bumps into a desk.
At the beginning of season 1, Miles wants to be cool and popular and cares about that more than other things in his life, like many high schoolers. As time goes on, he shows his maturity and intelligence as he becomes more comfortable with being totally himself and embracing all of his positive qualities.
Makayla Washington
Head Of The Class is among the best reboots of sitcoms thanks to the relatable storylines and funny characters. The teens and adults learn lessons but the show isn't overwhelmingly cheesy.
Makayla is another smart character who begins to put her books away in favor of having more of a social life. She's perceptive enough to realize that while being in charge of her schedule has helped her do well in school, there's definitely more to life than studying.
Robyn Rook
Robyn is a pro at gaming, schoolwork, and debate, and she stands out as more intelligent than her friends and classmates as she seems like a mature old soul.
When Robyn and Alicia chat and get to know each other better, Alicia sees a kindred spirit in her student and fans see Robyn as someone who is determined to find success on her own terms. It seems like as Robyn grows up, she'll stay true to herself and make sure that she's happy. When she begins working with a manager in the episode "Beaks and Cheeks," she realizes that it's too good to be true, showing that she listens to her gut instincts.
Elliot Escalante
Because of great teachers like Elliot, Meadows Creek is a great TV high school fans would go to, and the passion that shows while teaching English is memorable.
Elliot prefers real connections to online dating, so he struggles with finding a partner and his first dates are super awkward and relatable. Elliot knows when to push someone to their full potential and when to back off, and he's got a great grasp of his field while also being comfortable with his emotions.
Alicia Gomez
Although Alicia naively thinks that teaching is a job that ends at 3 p.m. at the start of the series, she ultimately learns that she belongs at this school and that teaching is a calling, just like Elliot said.
Whether asking her students "Have you Brianiacs ever heard of a casual conversation?" or dancing around to DJ Khaled's song "All I Do Is Win," Alicia likes to work hard while helping others and having fun, and that makes her smarter than any other character on the reboot. She knows that it's possible to have it all.