Britney Allen is living the "dream life" as the new captain of her high-school cheerleading squad, the Pacific Vista Pirates. She is the girlfriend of Brad Warner - star quarterback at Pacific Vista High School - and she is one of the richest girls in school. But when her father loses his job, her perfect life comes crashing down as she and her family are forced to move to
Crenshaw Heights; a
working-class area. Britney - being the "
white girl” - suffers
culture shock as she adjusts to her new life; and quickly finds herself at odds with her new classmates such as cheerleaders Camille (the cheerleading captain), Kireesha and Leti, who come from rough walks of life and believe that she is nothing more than an
idiotic Barbie. During a rough first day, she meets another cheerleader Jesse, who is more welcoming. After a pep rally, Jesse suggests Britney try out for the cheerleading squad, the Crenshaw Heights Warriors. Britney declines due to having promised her old squad she would never cheer again. However, Britney later tries out for the cheerleading squad. Impressed by her athletic abilities, Kireesha and Leti encourage Camille to let Britney join the squad. Britney rejects the offer at first, but later joins after being encouraged by her mother. Britney learns that her new team are training for a cheerleading competition where the winning squad gets new computers for their school. Back in Pacific Vista, Winnie, Britney's replacement as cheerleading captain, holds practice in the football field. Winnie flirts with Brad and simultaneously frustrates the squad, including Amber, Britney's best friend. The next day at practice, Britney notices the boys
krumping, and presents the idea to Camille to add it to their routine. To Britney's dismay, Camille doesn't want to change the squad's routine. Jesse delivers pizza to Britney's house; unaware she lives there. Brad answers the door and insults Jesse. Winnie watches the news and sees Britney as a new cheerleader for Crenshaw Heights. The following night at a football game, Winnie, Amber and fellow cheerleader Sierra confront Britney about breaking her promise. After seeing Pacific Vista on television, Camille has a change of heart and decides to have Britney and Jesse teach the squad krumping. Jesse and Britney get closer, and Jesse kisses Britney when they are hanging out at
Tar Beach. Britney calls Amber and tells her about the kiss. Amber reminds Britney about the homecoming dance at her old school, confiding that Winnie has been spending time with Brad. The next morning, Britney makes an excuse that her dog died to get out of game the same night as the homecoming dance. Jesse and Camille arrive at Britney's house to offer their condolences, but discover she lied about having a dog. Jesse leaves upset, and Camille kicks Britney out of the squad. Britney and Brad arrive at the homecoming dance. Though Amber and the rest of the girls are happy to see Britney, Winnie makes disparaging racial remarks about Britney's new friends. Brad and Winnie are crowned homecoming King and Queen, and Winnie confesses to sleeping with Brad. Britney ends her friendship with Winnie, and breaks up with Brad. The next morning, Britney apologizes to Camille and the rest of the squad for not attending the game. Winnie mocks Crenshaw Heights before the cheerleading competition. Camille welcomes Britney back to the team after Britney defends them against Winnie's racially insensitive remarks. At the cheerleading competition, which is hosted by musical artist
Rihanna, Brianna, a cheerleader for Pacific Vista, faints from a rigorous diet she has been on. Britney apologizes to her for making her lose weight when she was their captain. Britney makes amends with Jesse, then kisses him. Rihanna announces that the Pacific Vista Pirates and Crenshaw Heights Warriors are the finalists. Winnie changes the moves at the last minute; which upsets her squad even further. Camille and Britney agree to add the same moves Britney did when she first tried out for Crenshaw Heights. The Warriors, now in new gear, cheer off against the Pirates. During the finals, the Warriors scare off the Pirates with their krumping and proceed with their routine. Winnie complains to Rihanna about Crenshaw Heights, and once again makes a stereotypical remark against the squad. Winnie is voted to be removed from her position as captain, and Crenshaw Heights are declared the winners of the competition. Amber is named the new captain of the Pirates, and Britney officially introduces her old squad to her new squad. The film ends with Crenshaw Heights in Rihanna's music video. ==Cast==