I wouldnt compare level of play between HS and club. It's a social, fun and cool thing to do. Then you go out and try and beat a rival. Not about tier 1 or flight two or Elite or Premier. It's just fun and that's all that matters to my little baby girl and a medal at the end like a CIF Championship
I get it and don't disagree with you. HS soccer varies by state, by city, by zip codes. It's more fun than skill. To the point above, there is nothing pretty about the HS game and it certainly brings a fair share of "rougher" play. I don't mind tough, hard nosed play, but rough and tumble, kick ball futbol lends itself to a style of play that is inherently more dangerous. The kids tend to have less soccer IQ, don't play well off the ball, have little impetus when on the ball except to kick it as far down the field as possible, and have little regard when it comes to committing hard fouls. Just my observation.
And yes, I do not endorse HS soccer at all, at least in my neck of the woods. Normally one sided games, plenty of whistles, mouthy players, and exasperated refs. And of course there are us parents. If my DD wants to play, I will go and watch. Like I said before, I hope she listens to her coach.
If you are a HS coach, sorry, nothing personal and not your fault.