Not sure I'd choose the same words to describe it, but my time in "skool" was also chaotic. I'd say that I lacked discipline more than I'd say that those around me drank the koolaid. Maybe splitting hairs, but blaming myself feels closer to taking accountability, so I'll roll with that just to pretend to be responsible if nothing else.
Lotta good talented hardworking kids out there. Shasta county's a real mess with its own brand of widespread victimhood blaming everyone around them for their failings, but I don't doubt that you can find someone. Since you're already kinda plugged into the scene, maybe look for that broke and resourceful rock crawler kid on the junior college age bubble.