Each country has a different caloric requirement for teens. For example the U.S.' recommended caloric requirement for teenagers is higher than the European Union's teenage caloric requirement. However, many pediatric nutritionists and dietitians believe that it does not depend on the amount of calories you intake, it is more about creating a balances diet that will provide your body enough energy to function and grow.
Your calorie intake needs and nutrient needs will vary based on age, activity level, current weight and your growing needs. Between the ages of 12 to 18, many boys will experience several growing spurts during this time. A good amount of these growth spurts are in areas you cannot see such as: muscle tissue, organs, etc. So even if you think you are done growing, the fact is your body is still developing and growing somewhere. Therefore it is important to understand your teen calorie intake needs and overall nutritional needs. The best person to help you determine the proper teen calorie intake is your doctor.
Just as an approximate outline, here are some basic teenage calorie requirements.
Sources:
http://www.exercise4weightloss.com/teen-calorie-intake.html
http://www.weight-loss-center.net/calorie-needs-teens.htm
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/fat_calories.html
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