IMO, certs are worthless. I would rather someone not have certs then to have them. But I know thats just me and my style.
My advice to you. Get a 4 year degree in Information Sciences or the sort. Get working on internships when you are a freshman in college. Start the networking game! Its about who you know in this city if you want a good job in IT.
The biggest advice I could give you. Don’t rush into anything, trying to start a career out of highschool works for some. But I don’t think its the ideal path in the long run.