In a context of struggle and ambition in the academic world, a newly arrived teacher at a high school in Los Angeles faces a group of rebellious and unmotivated students. These young individuals, coming from a disadvantaged neighborhood, not only have to deal with the expectations of the educational system, but each of them also carries their own personal difficulties. The teacher, determined to make a difference, employs unconventional methods to teach mathematics and shows his students that they are capable of achieving great goals.