The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics , gaining a score of 57 % on Rotten Tomatoes while gaining a score of 72/100 at Metacritic . '' USA Today '' 's Robert Bianco awarded the film three stars out of four , saying '' High School Musical 2 '' was " sweet , smart , bursting with talent and energy , and awash in innocence " . While critics enjoyed the film , they noted that the timing of the movie 's premiere seemed odd , premiering just when school was about to start up again , while the movie 's plot involved the gang going on summer vacation . '' High School Musical 2 '' won the " So Hot Right Now " award at the Nickelodeon Australian Kids ' Choice Awards 2007 , in which '' High School Musical '' castmate Zac Efron hosted with The Veronicas
Nickelodeon Australian Kids ' Choice Awards 2007
Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2007
High School Musical 2