Good job on metering this one. It is hard to have good contrast, not loose all shadow detail, and keep the highlights from blowing out. Is this prom night or just attitude?
Without your title I don't view this image as having anything to do with "education". Nice looking fellow all spiffied up - and his expression makes it appear as he is a typical teen posing for yet another photo. Nice use of B&W and lighting, nice crop and overall composition. I like his pose or body language with the hands held and head tilted and the stairs with railing - overall a really nice image - good job :)