At Vince Lombardi High School, students are oppressed by the strict and authoritarian Principal Togar, who enforces rigid rules and hates rock music. Riff Randell, a rebellious student and passionate fan of the punk band The Ramones, dreams of delivering her self-written song to them. She skips school to attend their concert, only to face numerous obstacles from Togar. Meanwhile, Togar escalates her campaign against rock 'n' roll by confiscating records and tightening her grip on the students.

Undeterred, Riff allies with new student Kate Rambeau and mild-mannered quarterback Tom Roberts to rally their classmates against the school's oppressive regime. They hatch a bold plan to bring The Ramones to the school for an explosive concert, believing that music could ignite their spirits and bring change. As tensions escalate, students unite in a rebellious celebration, challenging authority and cherishing their newfound unity. The high-energy concert electrifies the campus and shows their collective power, setting the stage for a climax where youthful rebellion and rock 'n' roll collide with school authority.