1. There's a random comparison of Sandy to Cinderella in the opening credits.
2. Everything in Rizzo's room, which includes a Pink Ladies award, James Dean poster, Rydell flag, and sheer stocking over a presumably stolen stop sign.
3. This subtle nod to West Hollywood restaurant Barney's Beanery in the opening credits.
4. There are two extras in the background on the first day of school who are balancing books on their heads.
5. The front of the school is the same location used for Britney Spears' "...Baby One More Time" video.
Both exteriors were filmed at Venice High School in Los Angeles.