2022 Minnesota Student Survey Statewide Tables
December 2022
Minnesota Student Survey Interagency Team:
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Minnesota Department of Education
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
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In Appreciation
The Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) Interagency Team is indebted to the students, parents, teachers, district
assessment coordinators, school and district administrators, principals, and superintendents across the state
that agreed to participate in and supported the MSS when it was administered in the first half of 2022. These
data are made available as a result of their interest and time, and we are grateful for their efforts.
The planning and implementation of the 2022 Minnesota Student Survey administration resulted from an
important collaborative effort among members of the MSS Interagency team, local educators and health
professionals, researchers, and community members throughout the state of Minnesota – all of whom
encouraged and supported school participation in the MSS.
Members of the MSS Interagency Team include: Lisa Burton and Maira Rosas-Lee at the Department of
Education; Sharrilyn Helgertz and Bob Kuziej at the Department of Health; Phyllis Bengtson, Megan Loew,
Michele Maruska and Marin Phelps at the Department of Human Services; and Valerie Clark at the Department
of Corrections.
We also thank Kerri Sawyer, Dan Fernandez-Baca and Ann Kinney (retired) at Department of Health, Tricia
Hummel at Department of Public Safety, Jacquelyn Freund of EpiCog, and Wilder Research for their
contributions to the successful collection of 2022 MSS data.
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2022 Minnesota Student Survey
Survey Participation
The 2022 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) was administered in the first half of 2022 to students in grades five,
eight, nine, and eleven statewide. The survey was voluntary at all levels; districts, schools, parents, and students
could all choose to opt out. Most public school districts (70%) chose to participate. Across the state,
approximately 56% of fifth graders, 56% of eighth graders, 51% of ninth graders, and 41% of eleventh graders
participated in the 2022 MSS. Overall participation across the four grades was approximately 51% of total
enrollment.
Results from regular public schools, charter schools, and online schools are included in these tables. Results
from nonpublic schools, alternative learning centers, and juvenile correctional facilities are released separately.
All schools and districts that participated in the survey followed federal laws regarding parental notification as
required by the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). PPRA requires that schools that participate in the
survey notify parents of the survey administration, provide parents the opportunity to review the survey
instrument, and allow parents to opt their child out of participating (Juvenile Correctional Facilities are exempt
from this requirement).
Mode of Administration
In 2022, all levels of the MSS were administered online. Only Juvenile Correctional Facilities could choose to
administer the MSS on paper.
Items on the Tables
The tables in this report include the responses for all survey items. Items are ordered within the tables by an
overarching subject area; the order that items appear on the tables is not necessarily the order that they
appeared on the survey.
The table of contents is provided on pages v-vi. The grade five survey version was shorter than the grade eight
survey version, which in turn was shorter than the grade nine and eleven version. The grade five and grade eight
versions did not include items appropriate only for older students. Items found on some versions of the survey
but not on others are identified on the tables.
Gender Breakdowns in Reports
This report comes in two formats: by grade and grade-and-gender. Fifth grade surveys asked “are you a boy or
girl” while all other grades were asked about their sex assigned at birth (as on original birth certificate). The
grade-and-gender breakdowns are available when counts for sex assigned at birth are at least 25 male and 25
female respondents in each grade level cell.
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New Questions and Year-to-Year Comparisons
While most MSS survey questions stayed the same as previous administrations, other questions were updated
with changes to the question or response options. Some entirely new questions were added, and some
questions were dropped. New questions are noted on each table. Caution must be used when making
comparisons over time for any questions in which the wording has changed.
Please note that although these surveys are given repeatedly over time, the student populations change
between administrations of the survey.
Validity of Responses
Caution was taken to identify invalid responses and remove them from the survey results. Surveys were
removed when responses were highly inconsistent, when there was a pattern of likely exaggeration, when the
survey was completed outside of school hours (this did not apply to online students), or when the survey was
clearly a test of the online system. In addition, surveys were removed when only the background section of the
survey was answered. In total, approximately 3% of cases were removed from the 2022 survey data.
Online Access to MSS Data
Data from the 2022 MSS are available on the Minnesota Department of Education’s Data Reports and Analytics,
MSS Report’s page. This web report provides access to all state, county and district-level data and provides
options for filtering the data in multiple ways.
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TABLE #
SUBJECT AREA
PAGE
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DEMOGRAPHICS
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Table 1a-b
Demographic description
1-2
Table 2
Gender expression; sexual orientation; gender identity
3
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SCHOOL
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Table 3
School plans; academic advising; IEP; academic performance
4
Table 4
Transportation to and from school
5
Table 5
School attendance
6
Table 6
Discipline; feelings about school
7
Table 7
Feelings about school
8
Table 8a
Presence of a school resource/police officer
9
Table 8b
Comfort going to police officer
10
Table 9
Perceptions of safety
11
Table 10a
After school supervision
12
Table 10b
After school supervision among 5
th
and 8
th
grade students
13
Table 11a-b
Being bullied for specific reasons
14-15
Table 12a
Being cyberbullied
16
Table 12b
Being bullied or harassed at school
17
Table 13
Bullying or harassing other students at school
18
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ACTIVITIES
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Table 14a
Availability of community programs
19
Table 14b-c
Enrichment activities
20-21
Table 15
Reasons for not participating in enrichment activities
22
Table 16
Quality of youth activities
23
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FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIPS
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Table 17
Living situations
24
Table 18
Communication with adults
25
Table 19
Perceptions of family and others caring
26
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RISK FACTORS
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Table 20
Adverse childhood experiences
27
Table 21
Relationship violence
28
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
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Table 22
Physical health
29
Table 23
Mental health
30
Table 24
Oral health
31
Table 25
Physical activity; sleep; eating meals
32
Table 26a
Fruit and vegetable consumption
33
Table 26b
Milk and water consumption
34
Table 26c
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption
35
Table 27
Vehicle safety
36
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MENTAL HEALTH
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Table 28a-c
Self-description
37-39
Table 29a
Emotional well-being and distress
40
Table 30
Self-inflicted injury; suicidal thoughts and suicidal behavior
41
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SUBJECT AREA
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BEHAVIOR
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Table 31
Problematic and antisocial behavior
42
Table 32a-b
Gambling behavior
43-44
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SUBSTANCE USE
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Table 33
Summary of substance use
45
Table 35a
Tobacco use
46
Table 35b
Flavored tobacco use
47
Table 36
Access to e-cigarettes
48
Table 38
Alcohol use frequency and quantity
49
Table 39
Access to alcohol
50
Table 40
Use of marijuana and prescription drugs
51
Table 41
Prescription drug use
52
Table 42
Hallucinogen, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin use
53
Table 43
Methamphetamine, over-the-counter drug, synthetic drug and
inhalant use
54
Table 44
Perceived risk of harm from substance use
55
Table 45a
Perceptions of parents’ disapproval of substance use
56
Table 45b
Perceptions of friends’ disapproval of substance use
57
Table 46
Perceptions about alcohol use
58
Table 47a
Use of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana and e-cigarettes
59
Table 47b
Perceptions of others’ use of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana and e-
cigarettes
60
Table 48a-b
Consequences of substance use
61-62
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SEXUAL HEALTH AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS
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Table 49
Sexual behavior
63
Table 50
Prevention of pregnancy and infection
64
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PROXY FOR SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS
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Table 51
Resources in the home
65
2022 Minnesota Student Survey
TABLE 1A
DEMOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
N % N % N %
Total number of surveys
What is your
biological sex?^
Male
Female
No answer
Age^^ 12 years old
13 years old
14 years old
15 years old
16 years old
17 years old
18 years old
19-20 years old
How do you
describe yourself?
(Mark ALL that
apply)
American Indian or
Alaskan Native
only
Asian or Asian
American only
Black, African or
African American
only
Hispanic or
Latino/a only
Middle Eastern /
North African
only^^^
Native Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander only
White only
Multiple Races
(checked more
than one)
No answer
28,317 100% 26,869 100% 20,808 100%
16,437 58% 15,446 57% 11,930 57%
11,844 42% 11,393 42% 8,864 43%
36 0% 30 0% 14 0%
25 0% 0 0% 0 0%
10,808 38% 34 0% 0 0%
17,153 61% 10,637 40% 0 0%
291 1% 15,866 59% 32 0%
6 0% 277 1% 8,414 40%
0 0% 21 0% 12,097 58%
0 0% 0 0% 241 1%
0 0% 0 0% 12 0%
351 1% 324 1% 135 1%
1,776 6% 1,667 6% 1,228 6%
2,998 11% 2,310 9% 1,610 8%
1,989 7% 1,827 7% 1,294 6%
182 1% 138 1% 93 0%
45 0% 48 0% 33 0%
18,085 64% 17,983 67% 14,551 70%
2,639 9% 2,406 9% 1,767 8%
252 1% 166 1% 97 0%
^ 5th grade surveys asked "Are you male or female?"
^^ Students who selected "9 years old or younger" or "21 years old or older" were excluded from this report.
^^^ New response option in 2022.
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TABLE 1B
DEMOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
N % N % N %
If you are American
Indian or Alaskan
Native, which
group best
describes you?
(Mark ALL that
apply)
Anishinaabe/
Ojibwe
Dakota/Lakota
Other tribal
affiliation
If you are Asian or
Asian American,
which group best
describes you?
(Mark ALL that
apply)
Bangladeshi^
Burmese
Chinese
Filipino
Hmong
Indian
Karen
Korean
Lao
Nepali^
Pakistani^
Vietnamese
Other Asian
If you are Black,
African or African
American, which
group best
describes you?
(Mark ALL that
apply)
African American
Ethiopian – Oromo
Ethiopian – other
Liberian
Nigerian
Somali
Other Black,
African or African
American
If you are Hispanic
or Latino/Latina,
which group best
describes you?
(Mark ALL that
apply)
Colombian
Ecuadoran
Guatemalan
Mexican
Puerto Rican
Salvadoran
Spanish/Spanish-
American
Other Hispanic or
Latino/Latina
If you are Middle
Eastern of North
African, which
group best
describes you?
(Mark ALL that
apply)^^
Egyptian
Iranian
Iraqi
Lebanese
Palestinian
Other Middle
Eastern or North
African
509 2% 465 2% 294 1%
240 1% 203 1% 89 0%
309 1% 291 1% 176 1%
16 0% 17 0% 13 0%
14 0% 16 0% 4 0%
307 1% 289 1% 265 1%
143 1% 151 1% 124 1%
585 2% 500 2% 379 2%
352 1% 375 1% 234 1%
79 0% 61 0% 28 0%
252 1% 232 1% 184 1%
186 1% 140 1% 109 1%
29 0% 28 0% 7 0%
41 0% 41 0% 31 0%
297 1% 280 1% 254 1%
396 1% 335 1% 232 1%
1,848 7% 1,487 6% 941 5%
189 1% 138 1% 100 0%
193 1% 160 1% 112 1%
210 1% 185 1% 136 1%
211 1% 154 1% 125 1%
912 3% 729 3% 540 3%
856 3% 628 2% 456 2%
86 0% 82 0% 52 0%
105 0% 136 1% 110 1%
175 1% 172 1% 120 1%
2,001 7% 1,863 7% 1,278 6%
160 1% 132 0% 92 0%
178 1% 158 1% 90 0%
519 2% 352 1% 233 1%
377 1% 320 1% 264 1%
65 0% 60 0% 31 0%
18 0% 23 0% 16 0%
61 0% 41 0% 26 0%
30 0% 28 0% 26 0%
38 0% 39 0% 23 0%
180 1% 141 1% 92 0%
^ New response option in 2022.
^^ New question in 2022.
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TABLE 2
GENDER EXPRESSION; SEXUAL ORIENTATION; GENDER IDENTITY*
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
A person's
appearance, style,
dress, or the way
they walk or talk
may affect how
people describe
them. How do you
think other people
at school would
describe you?
Very or mostly
feminine
Somewhat feminine
Equally feminine
and masculine
Somewhat
masculine
Very or mostly
masculine
How do you
describe your
sexual
orientation?^
Straight
(heterosexual)^^
Asexual^^^
Bisexual
Gay or Lesbian
Questioning/Not
sure
Pansexual
Queer
I don’t describe
myself in any of
these ways
I am not sure what
this question
means
What is your
gender identity?
(Mark ALL that
apply)^^^^
Agender
Boy/man
(cisgender, which
means your gender
identity matches
your sex assigned
at birth)
Boy/man
(transgender,
which means your
gender identity
does not match
your sex assigned
at birth)
Genderfluid,
gender non-
conforming, or
genderqueer
Girl/woman
(cisgender, which
means your gender
identity matches
your sex assigned
at birth)
Girl/woman
(transgender,
which means your
gender identity
does not match
your sex assigned
at birth)
Nonbinary
Two spirit
Questioning/
unsure
Identity not listed
2% 58% 1% 58% 1% 59%
3% 29% 2% 30% 1% 30%
9% 12% 7% 10% 7% 9%
24% 1% 24% 1% 24% 1%
62% 0% 66% 0% 68% 0%
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
98% 0% 98% 0% 98% 0%
1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 98% 0% 98% 0% 98%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 1%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
^ Change in question wording from 2019.
^^ Change in response option wording from 2019.
^^^ New response option in 2022.
^^^^ New question in 2022.
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TABLE 3
SCHOOL PLANS; ACADEMIC ADVISING; IEP; ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
What is the MAIN thing
you plan to do RIGHT
AFTER high school?*
I don't plan to graduate
from high school
Get my GED
Go to a two-year
community or technical
college
Go to a four-year college
or university
Get a license or
certificate in a career
field
Attend an
apprenticeship program
Join the military
Work at a job
Other
Has an adult in your
school helped you think
about education options
for after high school
(college or other training
program)?**
Yes
No
Has an adult in your
school helped you find
career-focused field
experiences (job
shadowing, work-based
learning, service
learning, career camps,
apprenticeships)?**
Yes
No
Do you receive special
education services as
part of an IEP (individual
education plan)?
Yes
No
Not sure
How would you describe
your grades this school
year?
Mostly A’s
Mostly B’s
Mostly C’s
Mostly D’s
Mostly F’s
Mostly Incompletes
None of these letter
grades
1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0%
8% 5% 11% 7% 18% 14%
55% 73% 55% 75% 53% 74%
4% 6% 3% 5% 4% 3%
1% 0% 1% 0% 3% 0%
6% 2% 6% 2% 4% 1%
13% 7% 13% 5% 12% 5%
11% 5% 10% 5% 6% 3%
59% 59% 74% 76%
41% 41% 26% 24%
42% 36% 49% 47%
58% 64% 51% 53%
9% 5% 10% 6% 11% 7%
72% 77% 74% 77% 78% 85%
19% 18% 16% 17% 11% 8%
42% 58% 41% 59% 41% 58%
34% 27% 33% 26% 33% 28%
15% 9% 17% 10% 18% 10%
4% 2% 5% 3% 5% 3%
2% 1% 2% 2% 2% 1%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
* 5th grade survey did not ask this question.
**5th and 8th grade surveys did not ask this question.
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TABLE 4
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL*^
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th
Male Female
% %
On a typical school day,
how do you travel to
school? (Mark ALL that
apply)
Walk
Bike
School bus
Family vehicle (riding with
others from your family)
Carpools (riding with
children from other
families)
Transit (city bus, light rail,
etc.)
Other (skateboard,
scooter, inline skates, etc)
On a typical school day,
how do you travel home
from school? (Mark ALL
that apply)
Walk
Bike
School bus
Family vehicle (riding with
others from your family)
Carpools (riding with
children from other
families)
Transit (city bus, light rail,
etc.)
Other (skateboard,
scooter, inline skates, etc)
10% 7%
7% 2%
60% 57%
55% 64%
4% 9%
0% 0%
1% 0%
15% 11%
7% 2%
65% 63%
47% 58%
5% 11%
0% 0%
1% 0%
* 9th and 11th grade surveys did not ask these questions.
^ Both questions in this table were new in 2022.
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TABLE 5
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
During the last 30
days, how many
times did you miss
a full day of
school? (Do not
include school-
sponsored
activities like field
trips, sports,
academic or music
events)
None
Once or twice
3 to 5 times
6 to 9 times
10 or more times
During the last 30
days, how many
times did you miss
part of a day of
school such as
coming late,
leaving early or
missing class time
during the day?
(Do not include
school-sponsored
activities)
None
Once or twice
3 to 5 times
6 to 9 times
10 or more times
AMONG THOSE
WHO MISSED
PART OF OR A
FULL DAY OF
SCHOOL: What are
the reasons you
missed a full or
part of a day of
school in the last
30 days? (Mark
ALL that apply)
Felt sick^
Had or exposed to
COVID-19^^
Medical, dental or
other health-related
appointment
Vacation or trip
Felt very sad,
hopeless, anxious,
stressed or angry
Didn’t get enough
sleep
Didn’t feel safe at
school
Missed your ride or
didn’t have a way
to get to school
Had to work (for
pay or to help with
a family business
or chores
Had to take care of
or help a family
member, sibling or
friend
Behind in
schoolwork or not
prepared for a test
or class
assignment
Bored with or not
interested in
school
Suspended from
school
Other reason
41% 37% 44% 40% 45% 38%
37% 39% 35% 37% 35% 37%
14% 16% 14% 16% 13% 16%
5% 6% 5% 5% 4% 5%
3% 3% 3% 3% 2% 3%
43% 35% 42% 33% 38% 29%
40% 44% 40% 43% 37% 40%
12% 15% 12% 16% 15% 19%
3% 3% 3% 5% 5% 7%
2% 2% 3% 3% 4% 6%
51% 55% 52% 54% 51% 55%
20% 18% 20% 19% 18% 18%
38% 51% 37% 53% 35% 49%
17% 19% 15% 18% 14% 16%
4% 14% 6% 16% 9% 24%
11% 15% 13% 18% 19% 26%
2% 3% 2% 5% 2% 4%
9% 9% 9% 8% 6% 6%
1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 2%
3% 4% 3% 4% 4% 6%
2% 4% 4% 7% 8% 15%
5% 7% 7% 10% 13% 16%
3% 1% 2% 1% 1% 0%
16% 16% 18% 16% 18% 15%
^ Change in response option wording from 2019.
^^ New response option in 2022.
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TABLE 6
DISCIPLINE; FEELINGS ABOUT SCHOOL
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
During the last 30
days, how many
times did you get
sent out of the
classroom for
discipline?
None
Once or twice
3 to 5 times
6 to 9 times
10 or more times
How often do you
care about doing
well in school?
All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
None of the time
How often do you
go to class
unprepared?
All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
None of the time
How often do you
pay attention in
class?
All of the time
Most of the time
Some of the time
None of the time
80% 92% 90% 96% 96% 98%
15% 6% 8% 3% 3% 2%
4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
33% 49% 36% 54% 35% 53%
47% 40% 45% 36% 43% 37%
18% 11% 17% 10% 19% 9%
2% 1% 2% 1% 3% 1%
3% 2% 3% 1% 3% 1%
8% 4% 8% 4% 9% 5%
51% 42% 52% 44% 53% 46%
39% 52% 37% 50% 36% 48%
15% 21% 15% 19% 14% 18%
66% 65% 66% 68% 63% 68%
18% 14% 19% 13% 22% 13%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
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TABLE 7
FEELINGS ABOUT SCHOOL
Straight (heterosexual)
How much do you agree or disagree
with each of the following statements?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
If something
interests me, I try
to learn more
about it.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I think things I
learn at school are
useful.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Being a student is
one of the most
important parts of
who I am.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Overall, adults at
my school treat
students fairly.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Adults at my
school listen to the
students.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school rules
are fair.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
At my school,
teachers care
about students.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Most teachers at
my school are
interested in me as
a person.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
37% 31% 39% 32% 48% 38%
60% 66% 58% 65% 50% 60%
3% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
9% 9% 7% 6% 7% 6%
59% 67% 55% 63% 53% 60%
25% 21% 30% 26% 31% 29%
7% 3% 8% 4% 10% 5%
10% 10% 9% 9% 9% 11%
44% 47% 44% 47% 39% 45%
36% 35% 37% 37% 38% 36%
10% 7% 11% 7% 14% 8%
18% 13% 18% 11% 18% 12%
58% 60% 63% 66% 64% 65%
18% 22% 15% 19% 14% 19%
6% 5% 4% 4% 4% 5%
14% 10% 14% 8% 13% 8%
62% 61% 65% 64% 65% 63%
19% 25% 18% 24% 18% 25%
4% 4% 3% 3% 4% 4%
11% 9% 12% 9% 11% 8%
58% 57% 65% 67% 64% 64%
25% 29% 19% 21% 20% 24%
6% 5% 4% 4% 5% 4%
22% 18% 20% 15% 20% 16%
65% 68% 68% 72% 68% 71%
10% 11% 10% 12% 9% 11%
3% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2%
11% 10% 9% 7% 11% 10%
55% 57% 56% 55% 55% 55%
28% 28% 29% 33% 28% 30%
7% 5% 6% 5% 6% 5%
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TABLE 8A
PRESENCE OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE/POLICE OFFICER*
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Is there a police
officer or School
Resource Officer
(SRO) at your
school?
Yes
No
I don't know
IF POLICE
OFFICER OR SRO
AT SCHOOL: If I
knew about
something unsafe
or illegal at my
school, I would tell
the SRO or police
officer.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
IF POLICE
OFFICER OR SRO
AT SCHOOL: I
would feel
comfortable going
to my school's
police officer or
SRO if I was having
problems or
needed help.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
IF POLICE
OFFICER OR SRO
AT SCHOOL: I
think it is a good
idea to have an
SRO or police
officer at our
school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
66% 68% 75% 75% 78% 77%
12% 10% 7% 6% 9% 10%
22% 22% 19% 19% 13% 13%
28% 29% 21% 23% 17% 20%
49% 51% 50% 52% 45% 50%
17% 17% 22% 22% 26% 24%
6% 3% 8% 4% 11% 5%
19% 16% 17% 15% 17% 16%
49% 47% 51% 47% 48% 46%
25% 31% 25% 32% 26% 31%
7% 6% 7% 6% 9% 7%
51% 49% 51% 48% 47% 47%
44% 47% 44% 49% 46% 48%
4% 3% 4% 3% 4% 4%
1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1%
* 5th grade survey did not ask this question.
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TABLE 8B
COMFORT GOING TO POLICE OFFICER*^
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th
Male Female
% %
I would feel
comfortable going
to the police if I
was having
problems or
needed help.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
23% 19%
51% 50%
20% 25%
6% 6%
* 9th and 11th grade surveys did not ask this question.
^ New question in 2022.
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TABLE 9
PERCEPTIONS OF SAFETY
Straight (heterosexual)
How much do you agree or disagree
with each of the following
statements?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
I feel safe going to
and from school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I feel safe at
school.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I feel safe in my
neighborhood.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I feel safe at
home.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
46% 37% 43% 30% 46% 34%
50% 59% 53% 64% 50% 61%
3% 4% 3% 5% 3% 4%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
33% 23% 31% 18% 34% 22%
58% 65% 60% 69% 57% 66%
7% 11% 7% 12% 7% 11%
1% 1% 2% 2% 2% 1%
58% 49% 56% 44% 57% 48%
40% 48% 41% 53% 40% 50%
2% 3% 2% 3% 2% 2%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
72% 66% 71% 62% 70% 65%
27% 32% 28% 36% 28% 33%
1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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TABLE 10A
AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISION
Straight (heterosexual)
During a typical week, how often
do you go to the following
places after school?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
I stay at my school or go to another
school
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 days
My home or another home such as a
friend's, relative's or neighbor's
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 days
A rec, community or other youth center 0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 days
A park or other outdoor space 0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 days
A library 0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 days
A church, synagogue, mosque, or other
spiritual/religious place
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 days
75% 72% 55% 54% 59% 59%
5% 6% 7% 9% 7% 8%
4% 5% 6% 7% 5% 6%
5% 5% 8% 7% 6% 7%
12% 12% 25% 23% 22% 20%
20% 15% 14% 10% 13% 10%
11% 12% 10% 10% 8% 8%
8% 10% 9% 11% 10% 11%
8% 10% 9% 12% 12% 15%
53% 53% 58% 57% 58% 56%
82% 84% 80% 82% 82% 86%
7% 7% 7% 7% 6% 5%
4% 4% 5% 5% 5% 4%
4% 3% 4% 3% 3% 3%
2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 2%
51% 59% 53% 62% 61% 71%
16% 18% 16% 16% 14% 13%
16% 13% 15% 12% 13% 9%
11% 7% 10% 6% 7% 4%
6% 3% 6% 3% 5% 2%
92% 90% 93% 89% 93% 89%
6% 7% 5% 7% 4% 6%
2% 2% 1% 3% 2% 3%
1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1%
69% 64% 70% 66% 78% 74%
22% 26% 22% 25% 17% 19%
6% 7% 6% 7% 4% 5%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0%
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TABLE 10B
AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISION*
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th
Male Female
% %
During a typical week, how often
are you home alone or somewhere
unsupervised after school?
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 days
4 days
5 days
40% 37%
25% 23%
15% 17%
9% 11%
3% 4%
8% 8%
*9th and 11th grade surveys did not ask this question.
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TABLE 11A
BEING BULLIED FOR SPECIFIC REASONS
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 30 days, how often have
other students harassed or bullied you for any
of the following reasons?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Your race, ethnicity or
national origin
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a week
Every day
Your religion Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a week
Every day
Your sex or gender
(being male, female,
transgender,
genderqueer,
genderfluid)^
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a week
Every day
Your gender
expression (your style,
dress, or the way you
walk or talk)*
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a week
Every day
83% 83% 84% 87% 87% 90%
11% 12% 10% 10% 8% 8%
2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1%
2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1%
2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 0%
92% 90% 92% 91% 94% 92%
5% 8% 5% 7% 4% 6%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
95% 93% 96% 94% 96% 94%
3% 5% 2% 4% 2% 4%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
86% 76% 88% 81% 90% 87%
10% 17% 8% 14% 6% 10%
2% 3% 2% 3% 2% 2%
1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0%
* 5th grade surveys did not ask this question.
^ Change in question wording from 2019; 5th grade survey item was worded "Your gender (being male or female)".
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TABLE 11B
BEING BULLIED FOR SPECIFIC REASONS
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 30 days, how often have
other students harassed or bullied you for any
of the following reasons?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Because you are
bisexual, gay, lesbian,
asexual, pansexual,
queer, or because
someone thought you
were*
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a week
Every day
A physical or mental
disability
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a week
Every day
Your size or weight Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a week
Every day
Your physical
appearance
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a week
Every day
95% 94% 96% 96% 97% 97%
3% 5% 2% 3% 2% 2%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0%
1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
93% 91% 93% 92% 94% 93%
5% 7% 5% 6% 4% 5%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0%
74% 73% 77% 76% 82% 82%
16% 19% 15% 17% 12% 13%
4% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3%
3% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1%
3% 2% 2% 1% 2% 1%
73% 66% 76% 70% 80% 78%
17% 24% 16% 22% 14% 17%
4% 5% 3% 4% 3% 3%
3% 3% 2% 2% 2% 1%
2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1%
* 5th grade surveys did not ask this question.
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TABLE 12A
BEING CYBERBULLIED
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
During the last 30
days, how often
have you been
cyberbullied?
(Count being
bullied through
texting, Instagram,
Snapchat, TikTok
or other social
media)^
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a
week
Every day
88% 82% 90% 84% 91% 88%
8% 14% 7% 12% 5% 9%
2% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0%
^ Change in question wording from 2019.
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TABLE 12B
BEING BULLIED OR HARASSED AT SCHOOL
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 30 days, on how many
days have other students at school...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...pushed, shoved,
slapped, hit or
kicked you when
they weren't
kidding around?
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a
week
Every day
...threatened to
beat you up?
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a
week
Every day
...spread mean
rumors or lies
about you?
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a
week
Every day
...made sexual
jokes, comments
or gestures
towards you?*
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a
week
Every day
...excluded you
from friends, other
students or
activities?
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a
week
Every day
Bullied once or
more in the last 30
days^
No
Yes
Bullied weekly or
more in the last 30
days^
No
Yes
Bullied daily in the
last 30 days^
No
Yes
81% 84% 88% 90% 93% 95%
14% 12% 9% 8% 5% 4%
2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1%
1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0%
81% 86% 86% 90% 91% 94%
14% 12% 10% 9% 6% 5%
2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1%
1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
76% 63% 82% 68% 84% 73%
18% 27% 14% 24% 12% 20%
3% 5% 2% 4% 2% 4%
2% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2%
1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1%
81% 75% 82% 76% 84% 78%
10% 17% 9% 17% 8% 15%
3% 4% 2% 4% 2% 4%
2% 3% 2% 3% 2% 2%
4% 2% 4% 1% 4% 1%
82% 63% 84% 67% 86% 72%
13% 26% 12% 24% 10% 20%
2% 6% 2% 5% 2% 4%
1% 4% 1% 3% 1% 3%
1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1%
53% 41% 61% 46% 67% 53%
47% 59% 39% 54% 33% 47%
82% 78% 85% 81% 86% 84%
18% 22% 15% 19% 14% 16%
94% 95% 95% 96% 94% 97%
6% 5% 5% 4% 6% 3%
* 5th grade survey did not ask this question.
^ These are computed variables based on combinations of responses to the first five questions on
this table.
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TABLE 13
BULLYING OR HARASSING OTHER STUDENTS AT SCHOOL
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 30 days, how many
times at school have YOU...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...pushed, shoved,
slapped, hit or
kicked someone
when you weren't
kidding around?
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a
week
Every day
...threatened to
beat someone up?
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a
week
Every day
...spread mean
rumors or lies
about someone
else?
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a
week
Every day
...made sexual
jokes, comments
or gestures
towards someone
else?*
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a
week
Every day
...excluded
someone from
friends, other
students or
activities?
Never
Once or twice
About once a week
Several times a
week
Every day
87% 92% 91% 95% 94% 98%
11% 7% 8% 4% 4% 2%
1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0%
1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
88% 93% 90% 95% 91% 96%
10% 6% 8% 4% 6% 3%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
94% 92% 95% 93% 95% 93%
5% 7% 4% 6% 4% 6%
1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
86% 95% 87% 95% 86% 96%
8% 4% 8% 4% 7% 3%
2% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0%
1% 0% 2% 0% 2% 0%
2% 0% 3% 0% 3% 0%
89% 87% 91% 89% 93% 92%
9% 12% 8% 10% 6% 7%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
* 5th grade survey did not ask this question.
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TABLE 14A
AVAILABILITY OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Does your school
or community offer
a variety of
programs for
people your age to
participate in
outside of the
regular school
day?
Yes
No
I don't know what
programs are
available in my
community
72% 72% 75% 74% 75% 72%
5% 4% 4% 4% 5% 6%
23% 24% 21% 22% 20% 22%
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TABLE 14B
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Straight (heterosexual)
During a typical week, how often do
you participate in the following
activities outside of the regular
school day?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Sports teams,
such as park and
rec teams, school
teams, in-house
teams or traveling
teams
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 or more days
School sponsored
activities or clubs
that are not
sports, such as
drama, music,
chess or science
club
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 or more days
Tutoring,
homework help or
academic
programs
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 or more days
Leadership
activities such as
student
government,
youth councils or
committees
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 or more days
40% 37% 42% 38% 46% 46%
5% 5% 4% 5% 5% 4%
9% 10% 7% 9% 7% 7%
20% 22% 14% 17% 11% 14%
26% 26% 32% 32% 31% 29%
86% 84% 82% 78% 79% 71%
6% 6% 7% 9% 7% 11%
4% 4% 4% 6% 6% 8%
3% 3% 4% 4% 4% 5%
2% 3% 3% 3% 4% 4%
91% 91% 90% 90% 89% 86%
4% 5% 5% 5% 6% 8%
3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 4%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 2%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
94% 91% 94% 91% 90% 79%
4% 6% 4% 6% 6% 14%
1% 2% 1% 2% 2% 5%
1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2%
1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
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TABLE 14C
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Straight (heterosexual)
During a typical week, how often do
you participate in the following
activities outside of the regular
school day?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Artistic activities,
such as music,
dance, drawing,
photography, or
pottery
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 or more days
Cultural heritage
programs^
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 or more days
Physical activity
lessons, such as
tennis or karate
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 or more days
Other community
clubs and
programs such as
4-H, Scouts, Y-
clubs or
Community Ed
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 or more days
Religious
activities such as
religious services,
education or
youth group
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 4 days
5 or more days
86% 69% 86% 70% 85% 72%
5% 9% 5% 9% 5% 9%
4% 8% 3% 7% 4% 7%
2% 7% 2% 6% 3% 6%
3% 7% 4% 8% 4% 7%
95% 95% 97% 96% 97% 96%
3% 3% 2% 3% 2% 2%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
74% 70% 76% 71% 79% 76%
5% 6% 4% 5% 3% 4%
6% 8% 5% 7% 5% 6%
8% 9% 6% 8% 5% 7%
8% 8% 9% 9% 8% 7%
93% 93% 93% 93% 93% 94%
5% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
1% 1% 1% 2% 1% 2%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
73% 65% 74% 66% 80% 72%
20% 27% 19% 25% 15% 21%
5% 7% 5% 7% 4% 6%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
^ New question in 2022.
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TABLE 15
REASONS FOR NOT PARTICIPATING IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES*^
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
IF NO
PARTICIPATION:
What are the
reasons you don't
participate in any
activities,
programs or clubs
outside of the
regular school
day? (Mark ALL
that apply)
I do not know what
is available in my
community.
Activities are not
available in my
community.
Activities cost too
much.
My parents (or
guardians) won't
let me.
My friends are not
there.
I am not interested.
I am too busy with
other things, such
as a job or
homework.
I don't have a way
to get there or
home.
I have to take care
of other family
members.
It is not a safe
place.
Other
22% 24% 19% 22% 17% 19%
2% 2% 1% 2% 2% 2%
7% 12% 6% 13% 8% 10%
6% 7% 4% 8% 3% 4%
18% 27% 18% 28% 19% 25%
75% 66% 74% 63% 73% 66%
26% 35% 34% 45% 56% 69%
11% 17% 13% 21% 12% 14%
6% 11% 5% 11% 5% 9%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
19% 20% 19% 19% 14% 13%
* 5th grade survey did not ask this question
^ New question in 2022.
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TABLE 16
QUALITY OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES^
Straight (heterosexual)
When you spend time doing activities outside of
the regular school day, how often do you...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...feel safe? Rarely or never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
...learn skills like
teamwork or
leadership?
Rarely or never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
...develop trusting
relationships with
peers your age?
Rarely or never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
...develop trusting
relationships with
adults?
Rarely or never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
...help make decisions? Rarely or never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
...do something that
gives you joy and
energy?
Rarely or never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
...learn skills that you
can use in a future
job?
Rarely or never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1%
5% 7% 5% 7% 4% 6%
31% 34% 30% 37% 30% 37%
62% 58% 64% 55% 65% 56%
9% 7% 10% 7% 9% 7%
29% 27% 30% 29% 28% 25%
38% 39% 37% 39% 37% 40%
24% 26% 24% 24% 26% 28%
8% 8% 8% 8% 7% 7%
22% 26% 23% 27% 22% 26%
40% 38% 40% 38% 40% 38%
30% 29% 29% 27% 31% 29%
12% 13% 11% 13% 11% 10%
30% 33% 31% 35% 29% 33%
36% 35% 36% 35% 38% 37%
22% 19% 21% 17% 22% 20%
9% 7% 9% 7% 7% 6%
36% 39% 37% 40% 34% 35%
40% 40% 40% 40% 41% 42%
15% 13% 15% 13% 18% 18%
3% 3% 4% 4% 4% 4%
14% 18% 15% 21% 16% 23%
38% 37% 39% 40% 40% 42%
45% 42% 42% 36% 39% 32%
12% 13% 13% 14% 11% 11%
36% 40% 37% 42% 35% 38%
31% 31% 31% 30% 32% 33%
21% 16% 20% 14% 22% 18%
^ These items are a subscale of the Constructive Use of Time Scale from the Developmental Assets Profile (DAP)
(Search Institute, Minneapolis, MN).
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TABLE 17
LIVING SITUATIONS
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Have you ever been in
foster care? (Mark ALL
that apply)
No
Yes, during the last year
Yes, more than a year ago
During the past 12
months, have you stayed
in a shelter, somewhere
not intended as a place to
live, or someone else's
home because you had no
other place to stay? (Mark
ALL that apply)*
No
Yes, I was with my parents
or adult family member
Yes, I was on my own
without any adult family
members
Have any of your parents
or guardians ever been in
jail or prison? (Mark ALL
that apply)*
None of my parents or
guardians has ever been
in jail or prison
Yes, I have a parent or
guardian in jail or prison
right now
Yes, I have had a parent or
guardian in jail or prison in
the past
IF YOU HAVE OR HAVE
HAD PARENT OR
GUARDIAN IN JAIL OR
PRISON: Did you live with
a parent or guardian at the
time they went to jail or
prison?*
Yes
No
97% 98% 97% 98% 97% 98%
1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1%
2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2%
96% 97% 96% 98% 98% 98%
4% 3% 3% 2% 2% 2%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 1%
85% 86% 85% 87% 87% 86%
2% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1%
14% 13% 14% 13% 12% 13%
48% 53% 47% 54% 49% 53%
52% 47% 53% 46% 51% 47%
* 5th grade survey did not ask this question.
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TABLE 18
COMMUNICATION WITH ADULTS
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Which of these adults can you
talk to about problems you are
having? (Mark ALL that apply)
Parent or guardian
Adult at school
Some other adult
I don’t have any adults that I
can talk to about problems I
am having
88% 83% 86% 81% 84% 82%
27% 25% 27% 25% 31% 31%
22% 29% 25% 31% 29% 36%
8% 10% 9% 11% 11% 9%
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TABLE 19
PERCEPTIONS OF FAMILY AND OTHERS CARING
Straight (heterosexual)
How much do you feel ...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...your parents care about you? Not at all
A little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
...other adult relatives care about you? Not at all
A little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
...friends care about you? Not at all
A little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
...teachers at school care about you?^ Not at all
A little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
...other adults at school care about
you?^
Not at all
A little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
...adults in your community care about
you?
Not at all
A little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
1% 3% 2% 3% 2% 3%
4% 7% 5% 8% 6% 7%
18% 20% 22% 24% 23% 23%
76% 70% 71% 65% 68% 66%
1% 1% 1% 2% 2% 2%
3% 5% 4% 6% 5% 6%
12% 15% 14% 17% 16% 17%
38% 35% 39% 36% 38% 36%
46% 44% 42% 40% 40% 39%
2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2%
4% 5% 5% 6% 5% 6%
17% 17% 19% 18% 20% 19%
47% 37% 46% 38% 43% 37%
30% 40% 29% 36% 30% 36%
7% 6% 6% 6% 6% 6%
15% 17% 16% 19% 16% 17%
35% 37% 37% 41% 38% 41%
32% 30% 31% 27% 30% 29%
11% 9% 9% 7% 10% 8%
10% 12% 10% 13% 11% 12%
19% 22% 21% 25% 22% 24%
36% 37% 38% 38% 38% 39%
25% 22% 24% 19% 21% 19%
9% 7% 7% 5% 8% 6%
10% 11% 11% 13% 13% 14%
19% 20% 20% 23% 21% 23%
35% 34% 36% 36% 36% 36%
27% 26% 26% 22% 22% 21%
10% 8% 8% 7% 8% 7%
^ New question in 2022.
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TABLE 20
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES*
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Do you live with anyone who drinks
too much alcohol?
Yes
No
Do you live with anyone who uses
illegal drugs or abuses prescription
drugs?
Yes
No
Do you live with anyone who is
depressed or has any other mental
health issues?
Yes
No
Does a parent or other adult in your
home regularly swear at you, insult
you or put you down?
Yes
No
Has a parent or other adult in your
home ever hit, beat, kicked or
physically hurt you in any way?
Yes
No
Have your parents or other adults in
your home ever slapped, hit, kicked,
punched or beat each other up?
Yes
No
Has anyone who was not a
relative/family member ever pressured,
tricked, or forced you to do something
sexual or done something sexual to
you against your wishes?
Yes
No
Has any relative/family member ever
pressured, tricked, or forced you to do
something sexual or done something
sexual to you?
Yes
No
Have you ever traded sex or sexual
activity to receive money, food, drugs,
alcohol, a place to stay, or anything
else?**
Yes
No
ACEs Score-short^ None
One
Two
Three
Four or more
7% 8% 7% 10% 8% 11%
93% 92% 93% 90% 92% 89%
2% 3% 3% 3% 3% 4%
98% 97% 97% 97% 97% 96%
16% 25% 17% 29% 21% 33%
84% 75% 83% 71% 79% 67%
8% 14% 8% 15% 9% 13%
92% 86% 92% 85% 91% 87%
9% 8% 8% 8% 9% 8%
91% 92% 92% 92% 91% 92%
4% 6% 4% 6% 4% 6%
96% 94% 96% 94% 96% 94%
2% 6% 1% 6% 2% 9%
98% 94% 99% 94% 98% 91%
1% 4% 1% 4% 1% 3%
99% 96% 99% 96% 99% 97%
1% 1% 1% 1%
99% 99% 99% 99%
64% 58% 64% 54% 61% 50%
21% 22% 21% 23% 23% 25%
8% 10% 8% 10% 9% 12%
4% 5% 4% 6% 4% 6%
3% 6% 3% 7% 4% 6%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
** 8th grade survey did not ask this question.
^ An adverse childhood experience (ACE) describes a traumatic experience in a person’s life occurring before age 18.
The ACEs Score-short is a measure of cumulative exposure to adverse childhood conditions, and combines the
responses to all but the last question in this table plus the responses to the first question about parental incarceration
(See Table 17).
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TABLE 21
RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE*
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Have you been in a casual
or serious relationship
where your partner ever
physically hurt you on
purpose?
Yes
No
Have you been in a casual
or serious relationship
where your partner ever
verbally hurt or controlled
you?
Yes
No
Have you been in a casual
or serious relationship
where your partner ever
pressured, tricked, or
forced you to do
something sexual, or did
something sexual to you
against your wishes?**
Yes
No
Have YOU ever pressured,
tricked, or forced someone
to do something sexual, or
have YOU done something
sexual to someone against
their wishes?**^
Yes
No
4% 5% 4% 4% 4% 6%
96% 95% 96% 96% 96% 94%
8% 12% 7% 13% 10% 18%
92% 88% 93% 87% 90% 82%
3% 8% 4% 14%
97% 92% 96% 86%
1% 1% 2% 1%
99% 99% 98% 99%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
** 8th grade survey did not ask this question.
^ The response option "not sure" was not included in 2022.
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TABLE 22
PHYSICAL HEALTH
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
How would you describe your health
in general?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
Do you have any physical
disabilities, or long-term health
problems (such as asthma, cancer,
diabetes, epilepsy or something
else)? Long-term means lasting 6
months or more.
Yes
No
Has a doctor or nurse ever told you
that you have diabetes?
Yes
No
Has a doctor or nurse ever told you
that you have pre-diabetes?
Yes
No
Has a doctor or nurse ever told you
that you have asthma?
Yes
No
Has a doctor or nurse ever told you
that you have an allergy that requires
you to carry an epi-pen?
Yes
No
Weight status* according to Body
Mass Index (BMI)**
Normal or underweight
Overweight
Obese
30% 24% 28% 19% 27% 18%
39% 40% 38% 39% 37% 39%
25% 27% 25% 31% 26% 31%
6% 8% 7% 9% 8% 10%
1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 2%
12% 13% 12% 14% 12% 15%
88% 87% 88% 86% 88% 85%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99%
14% 14% 15% 14% 16% 16%
86% 86% 85% 86% 84% 84%
5% 4% 4% 4% 5% 5%
95% 96% 96% 96% 95% 95%
71% 81% 70% 80% 71% 82%
15% 13% 15% 13% 14% 12%
14% 6% 15% 7% 15% 7%
* 5th grade survey did not ask this question.
** Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a child's self-reported weight and height. BMI is
calculated using a standard formula. BMI-for-age percentiles are used to interpret BMI numbers for
children and teens. CDC BMI-for-age growth charts were used to determine weight status according to
BMI for participants in the Minnesota Student Survey.
Not overweight: Less than the 85th percentile
Overweight: 85th to less than the 95th percentile
Obese: Equal to or greater than the 95th percentile
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TABLE 23
MENTAL HEALTH
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Do you have any long-term mental
health, behavioral or emotional
problems? Long-term means lasting
6 months or more.*
Yes
No
Have you ever been treated for a
mental health, emotional or
behavioral problem? (Mark ALL that
apply)
No
Yes, during the last year
Yes, more than a year ago
Have you ever been treated for an
alcohol or drug problem? (Mark ALL
that apply)*
No
Yes, during the last year
Yes, more than a year ago
When you are feeling upset, stressed
or having problems, how
comfortable are you talking to a
counselor or social worker at
school?**^
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not at all comfortable
There is no counselor or social
worker at my school
13% 24% 14% 26% 16% 32%
87% 76% 86% 74% 84% 68%
84% 80% 84% 77% 81% 70%
8% 14% 8% 16% 10% 21%
10% 9% 10% 11% 11% 13%
99% 99% 99% 99% 98% 99%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
11% 7%
46% 46%
41% 46%
2% 1%
* 5th grade survey did not ask this question.
** 9th and 11th grade surveys did not ask this question.
^ New question in 2022.
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TABLE 24
ORAL HEALTH
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
When was the last time you
saw a dentist for a check-up,
exam or teeth cleaning or
other dental work?
During the last year
Between 1 and 2 years ago
More than 2 years ago
Never
Have you had any of the
following dental problems
during the past 12 months?
(Mark ALL that apply)
Toothaches or pain
Decayed teeth or cavities
Swollen, painful or bleeding
gums
Could not eat certain foods
because of a dental problem
Missed one or more school
days because of a dental
problem
I have not had any of these
dental health problems
IF ONE OR MORE DENTAL
PROBLEMS: Have you had
this dental problem treated
by a dentist?
Yes
No, but I will see a dentist
No, I am not able to get
dental treatment
81% 86% 81% 85% 79% 82%
12% 9% 12% 10% 13% 12%
5% 4% 5% 4% 6% 5%
2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1%
15% 16% 14% 15% 15% 17%
10% 10% 11% 11% 13% 13%
6% 6% 6% 5% 6% 5%
4% 6% 3% 5% 3% 4%
6% 6% 5% 5% 4% 4%
71% 72% 73% 73% 71% 71%
73% 76% 72% 75% 70% 70%
23% 21% 23% 22% 26% 26%
5% 3% 5% 3% 4% 4%
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TABLE 25
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; SLEEP; EATING MEALS
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
During the last 7 days, on
how many days were you
physically active for a
total of AT LEAST 60
MINUTES PER DAY?
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 days
4 days
5 days
6 days
7 days
During a typical school
night, how many hours of
sleep do you get?
4 hours or less
5 hours
6 hours
7 hours
8 hours
9 hours
10 or more hours
During the last 30 days,
have you had to skip
meals because your
family did not have
enough money to buy
food?
Yes
No
During a typical school
week, where do you
usually get your lunch?
(Mark ALL that apply)
I usually don't eat lunch.
Regular school lunch from
the cafeteria
The a la carte line (buy
individual items)
School store or vending
machine
Fast food restaurant, gas
station or somewhere else
outside of school
I bring lunch from home.
5% 6% 6% 7% 9% 12%
4% 5% 4% 6% 5% 8%
7% 10% 7% 10% 8% 14%
11% 14% 10% 12% 11% 15%
12% 15% 11% 14% 11% 13%
18% 19% 19% 21% 17% 16%
12% 13% 13% 14% 14% 11%
30% 18% 29% 17% 25% 12%
4% 3% 4% 4% 5% 5%
5% 6% 8% 10% 10% 11%
12% 15% 17% 21% 24% 26%
25% 28% 30% 31% 35% 34%
35% 33% 30% 26% 21% 19%
15% 11% 9% 7% 4% 4%
4% 3% 2% 2% 1% 1%
2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 3%
98% 98% 97% 98% 97% 97%
8% 14% 9% 16% 9% 14%
79% 60% 76% 54% 71% 50%
9% 9% 12% 13% 11% 10%
3% 2% 5% 5% 4% 3%
3% 2% 5% 4% 13% 12%
19% 36% 17% 36% 19% 39%
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TABLE 26A
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION*
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 7 days, how many times did you...?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...drink 100% fruit juices
such as orange, apple or
grape juice? (Do not count
punch, Kool-Aid, sports
drinks or other fruit-
flavored drinks)
I did NOT eat or drink this
1 to 3 times in the last 7
days
4 to 6 times in the last 7
days
1 time per day
2 times per day
3 times per day
4 or more times per day
...eat fruit? (Do not count
fruit juice)
I did NOT eat or drink this
1 to 3 times in the last 7
days
4 to 6 times in the last 7
days
1 time per day
2 times per day
3 times per day
4 or more times per day
...eat green salad,
potatoes, carrots or other
vegetables? (Do not count
French fries, fried
potatoes, or potato chips)
I did NOT eat or drink this
1 to 3 times in the last 7
days
4 to 6 times in the last 7
days
1 time per day
2 times per day
3 times per day
4 or more times per day
...eat from a fast food
restaurant, including
carry-out or delivery?
I did NOT eat or drink this
1 to 3 times in the last 7
days
4 to 6 times in the last 7
days
1 time per day
2 times per day
3 times per day
4 or more times per day
Servings of fruits, fruit
juice and vegetables per
day during the last 7
days^
Less than five
Five or more
21% 26% 24% 31% 28% 36%
42% 48% 42% 46% 43% 45%
16% 11% 15% 10% 13% 9%
9% 7% 9% 7% 8% 6%
6% 4% 6% 4% 5% 3%
2% 2% 2% 1% 2% 1%
3% 2% 2% 1% 2% 1%
5% 4% 6% 4% 7% 5%
25% 26% 27% 27% 30% 30%
24% 25% 23% 25% 23% 23%
14% 14% 15% 14% 15% 16%
17% 18% 17% 19% 16% 17%
7% 7% 6% 7% 5% 6%
7% 6% 5% 4% 4% 3%
9% 6% 10% 6% 9% 6%
28% 29% 29% 29% 31% 30%
22% 23% 22% 24% 22% 23%
17% 18% 18% 18% 19% 18%
14% 15% 13% 15% 14% 15%
5% 5% 5% 5% 3% 5%
5% 5% 4% 3% 3% 2%
24% 24% 23% 22% 18% 18%
67% 68% 67% 70% 68% 70%
4% 4% 5% 5% 9% 8%
3% 3% 2% 2% 3% 3%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
82% 84% 85% 86% 88% 89%
18% 16% 15% 14% 12% 11%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
^ This is a computed variable based on combinations of responses to the first three questions on this table.
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TABLE 26B
MILK AND WATER CONSUMPTION*
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 7 days, how many times did you drink...?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
... a glass of milk? (Count the milk
you drank in a cup, from a carton, or
with cereal)^
I did NOT eat or drink this
1 to 3 times in the last 7 days
4 to 6 times in the last 7 days
1 time per day
2 times per day
3 times per day
4 or more times per day
...a glass or drink of tap water from
a drinking fountain, faucet or sink?
^^
I did NOT eat or drink this
1 to 3 times in the last 7 days
4 to 6 times in the last 7 days
1 time per day
2 times per day
3 times per day
4 or more times per day
... a bottle of water (plain water that
is not flavored or carbonated)?^^
I did NOT eat or drink this
1 to 3 times in the last 7 days
4 to 6 times in the last 7 days
1 time per day
2 times per day
3 times per day
4 or more times per day
12% 28% 13% 34% 15% 40%
18% 27% 19% 27% 20% 26%
18% 13% 18% 12% 17% 11%
16% 14% 16% 13% 17% 11%
18% 10% 17% 9% 16% 7%
10% 4% 9% 3% 8% 3%
9% 3% 8% 2% 6% 2%
13% 16% 13% 17% 13% 17%
15% 16% 14% 14% 13% 13%
12% 10% 12% 10% 11% 10%
10% 9% 10% 8% 9% 8%
12% 11% 12% 12% 13% 12%
12% 12% 12% 12% 13% 13%
27% 26% 28% 27% 28% 27%
11% 9% 12% 9% 13% 11%
17% 16% 16% 16% 16% 16%
13% 14% 13% 13% 13% 12%
12% 12% 13% 13% 13% 13%
14% 14% 14% 14% 14% 16%
11% 11% 11% 11% 11% 11%
22% 25% 21% 24% 20% 21%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
^ Change in question wording from 2019.
^^ New question in 2022.
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TABLE 26C
SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION*
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 7 days, how many times did you drink...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
... a can, bottle or glass of pop or
soda, such as Coke, Pepsi or Sprite
(Do not count diet pop or diet soda)
^?
I did NOT eat or drink this
1 to 3 times in the last 7 days
4 to 6 times in the last 7 days
1 time per day
2 times per day
3 times per day
4 or more times per day
... a can, bottle or glass of a sports
drink, such as Gatorade or
Powerade? (Do not count low-
calorie sports drinks such as Propel
or G2)^
I did NOT eat or drink this
1 to 3 times in the last 7 days
4 to 6 times in the last 7 days
1 time per day
2 times per day
3 times per day
4 or more times per day
... a can, bottle or glass of an energy
drink, such as Rockstar, Red Bull,
Monster or Full Throttle?
I did NOT eat or drink this
1 to 3 times in the last 7 days
4 to 6 times in the last 7 days
1 time per day
2 times per day
3 times per day
4 or more times per day
... a can, bottle or glass of coffee or
tea that had sugar, syrups or honey
added to it? (Count coffee/ tea you
added a sweetener to/ already had
sweetener, e.g. Arizona Iced
Tea/Frappuccinos. Don't count
artificial sweeteners e.g.
Splenda/diet drinks)^
I did NOT eat or drink this
1 to 3 times in the last 7 days
4 to 6 times in the last 7 days
1 time per day
2 times per day
3 times per day
4 or more times per day
... a can, bottle or glass of
sweetened fruit drinks, such as
Kool-Aid, Capri Sun or lemonade?
I did NOT eat or drink this
1 to 3 times in the last 7 days
4 to 6 times in the last 7 days
1 time per day
2 times per day
3 times per day
4 or more times per day
25% 35% 27% 38% 28% 42%
49% 50% 46% 47% 43% 44%
11% 7% 13% 8% 14% 8%
8% 5% 8% 5% 8% 4%
4% 2% 4% 1% 4% 2%
1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 0%
1% 1% 1% 0% 2% 0%
37% 50% 37% 51% 40% 58%
38% 36% 37% 35% 36% 32%
12% 7% 13% 7% 12% 6%
7% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3%
3% 2% 3% 1% 3% 1%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0%
2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0%
79% 78% 75% 72% 65% 67%
15% 15% 17% 19% 22% 22%
2% 3% 3% 5% 5% 6%
2% 2% 3% 3% 4% 4%
1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
65% 49% 65% 45% 62% 40%
24% 38% 24% 39% 25% 39%
4% 7% 5% 8% 6% 11%
4% 5% 4% 6% 5% 8%
1% 1% 1% 2% 1% 2%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
43% 43% 47% 48% 53% 56%
41% 43% 39% 41% 35% 36%
7% 7% 7% 6% 6% 5%
4% 4% 4% 3% 3% 2%
2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0%
1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
^ Change in question wording from 2019.
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TABLE 27
VEHICLE SAFETY
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
When driving a car, truck or SUV,
how often do you handle your
phone to do things like send or read
text messages, take pictures, use
social media, stream videos, or
videochat?*^
I don’t drive a car, truck or SUV
I never do this
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
How often do you wear a seat belt
when you are driving or riding in a
car, truck or SUV?^^
I don’t drive or ride in a car, truck or
SUV^^^
I never do this
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
63% 68% 16% 14%
26% 23% 30% 26%
7% 5% 28% 30%
3% 2% 17% 21%
1% 1% 6% 7%
1% 0% 3% 2%
0% 0% 7% 5% 2% 2%
1% 0% 1% 0% 2% 0%
2% 2% 2% 1% 2% 1%
6% 5% 4% 5% 3% 3%
20% 18% 17% 17% 11% 10%
70% 74% 69% 72% 79% 84%
* 5th and 8th grade surveys did not ask this question.
^ New question in 2022.
^^ On the 5th and 8th grade surveys, this question was worded "How often do you wear a seat belt when you are riding in a car, truck or SUV?
^^^ On the 5th and 8th grade surveys, this response option is worded, "I don`t ride in a car, truck or SUV."
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TABLE 28A
SELF DESCRIPTION^
Straight (heterosexual)
In general, how does each of the following
statements describe you?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
I feel in control of my life and
future.^^
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
I feel good about myself. Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
I feel good about my future. Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
I deal with disappointment
without getting too upset.
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
I find good ways to deal with
things that are hard in my life.
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
I am thinking about what my
purpose is in life.^^^
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
4% 5% 5% 7% 6% 7%
20% 30% 24% 35% 28% 37%
46% 43% 46% 41% 43% 40%
30% 22% 26% 18% 23% 16%
5% 11% 5% 11% 6% 11%
22% 38% 24% 42% 29% 44%
43% 34% 43% 34% 42% 34%
30% 17% 27% 13% 23% 12%
4% 5% 6% 7% 7% 8%
21% 28% 26% 34% 31% 36%
43% 42% 43% 41% 41% 40%
31% 25% 25% 18% 21% 16%
8% 12% 7% 12% 7% 12%
32% 41% 32% 44% 33% 46%
42% 36% 44% 34% 43% 34%
18% 12% 17% 9% 17% 9%
6% 10% 6% 12% 7% 10%
29% 41% 30% 43% 33% 45%
44% 35% 44% 35% 43% 35%
21% 14% 19% 10% 17% 10%
15% 9% 14% 8% 10% 6%
29% 30% 30% 31% 27% 26%
33% 36% 34% 37% 36% 39%
24% 26% 22% 24% 26% 30%
^ These items are adapted from the Developmental Assets Profile (DAP) under a license agreement with Search Institute,
Minneapolis, MN.
^^ On the 5th grade survey, this item was worded "I can shape and influence what happens in my life and future."
^^^ On the 5th grade survey, this item was worded "I think about what I want to do in my life when I grow up."
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TABLE 28B
SELF DESCRIPTION^
Straight (heterosexual)
In general, how does each of the following
statements describe you?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
I say no to things that are
dangerous or unhealthy.
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
I build friendships with other
people.
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
I express my feelings in
proper ways.
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
I plan ahead and make good
choices.
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
I stay away from bad
influences.
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
I resolve conflicts without
anyone getting hurt.
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
5% 4% 5% 5% 6% 5%
17% 15% 18% 18% 22% 23%
32% 28% 33% 32% 34% 33%
46% 52% 44% 46% 38% 39%
5% 6% 6% 7% 6% 6%
25% 29% 29% 30% 30% 31%
43% 40% 42% 41% 41% 41%
27% 25% 23% 22% 23% 22%
12% 12% 13% 13% 14% 11%
34% 39% 36% 41% 37% 42%
42% 37% 39% 36% 38% 37%
13% 12% 12% 10% 11% 10%
5% 4% 6% 4% 6% 3%
32% 30% 35% 31% 37% 31%
44% 44% 43% 45% 42% 45%
18% 23% 17% 20% 16% 20%
4% 5% 5% 5% 6% 5%
22% 21% 22% 22% 25% 24%
39% 36% 40% 38% 38% 38%
34% 38% 33% 35% 31% 32%
5% 3% 5% 3% 3% 2%
25% 22% 24% 23% 21% 21%
44% 43% 44% 44% 45% 45%
26% 32% 27% 30% 30% 31%
^ These items are adapted from the Developmental Assets Profile (DAP) under a license agreement with Search Institute,
Minneapolis, MN.
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TABLE 28C
SELF DESCRIPTION^
Straight (heterosexual)
In general, how does each of the following
statements describe you?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
I accept people who are
different from me.
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
I am sensitive to the needs
and feelings of others.
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
I feel valued and appreciated
by others.
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
I am included in family tasks
and decisions.
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
I am given useful roles and
responsibilities.
Not at all or rarely
Somewhat or sometimes
Very or often
Extremely or almost always
2% 1% 3% 1% 2% 1%
13% 8% 14% 8% 13% 7%
39% 31% 41% 33% 40% 31%
46% 60% 43% 58% 45% 62%
12% 5% 13% 4% 9% 3%
34% 23% 34% 24% 31% 18%
37% 40% 36% 40% 39% 40%
18% 32% 17% 32% 21% 39%
5% 7% 6% 7% 7% 7%
26% 33% 29% 36% 31% 36%
45% 39% 44% 39% 43% 41%
24% 21% 21% 17% 20% 16%
4% 4% 4% 5% 5% 5%
19% 21% 21% 22% 23% 22%
46% 41% 46% 43% 45% 42%
31% 34% 29% 30% 27% 31%
3% 3% 3% 3% 4% 2%
23% 22% 24% 24% 24% 22%
48% 45% 48% 47% 48% 46%
27% 31% 24% 27% 24% 30%
^ These items are adapted from the Developmental Assets Profile (DAP) under a license agreement with Search Institute,
Minneapolis, MN.
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TABLE 29A
EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND DISTRESS*
Straight (heterosexual)
Over the last two weeks, how often have you been
bothered by...?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...little interest or pleasure
in doing things?
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day
...feeling down, depressed
or hopeless?
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day
...feeling nervous, anxious
or on edge?
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day
...not being able to stop or
control worrying?
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day
52% 43% 50% 39% 45% 35%
29% 36% 32% 39% 36% 42%
12% 13% 11% 14% 12% 15%
7% 8% 7% 8% 7% 9%
72% 54% 69% 50% 60% 43%
18% 29% 20% 31% 26% 35%
5% 9% 6% 11% 8% 13%
4% 8% 5% 8% 6% 9%
57% 31% 53% 27% 47% 22%
30% 39% 32% 39% 35% 40%
8% 15% 9% 17% 11% 19%
6% 15% 6% 17% 7% 20%
71% 43% 69% 40% 62% 34%
18% 31% 19% 32% 24% 35%
6% 12% 6% 14% 8% 16%
5% 13% 5% 14% 6% 16%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
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TABLE 30
SELF-INFLICTED INJURY; SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR*
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
During the last 12
months, how many
times did you do
something to
purposely hurt or
injure yourself without
wanting to die, such as
cutting, burning, or
bruising yourself on
purpose?
0 times
1 or 2 times
3 to 5 times
6 to 9 times
10 to 19 times
20 or more times
Have you ever
seriously considered
attempting suicide?
(Mark ALL that apply)
No
Yes, during the last
year
Yes, more than a year
ago
Have you ever actually
attempted suicide?
(Mark ALL that apply)
No
Yes, during the last
year
Yes, more than a year
ago
87% 78% 88% 79% 89% 82%
7% 10% 6% 10% 5% 9%
2% 5% 2% 4% 2% 4%
2% 3% 2% 2% 2% 3%
1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 2%
1% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2%
88% 81% 87% 79% 83% 77%
6% 12% 7% 12% 8% 11%
7% 9% 8% 11% 11% 14%
96% 94% 96% 94% 95% 93%
2% 3% 2% 3% 2% 2%
2% 3% 3% 4% 3% 5%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
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TABLE 31
PROBLEMATIC AND ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR*
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 12 months, how often
have you...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...run away from
home?
Never
Once or twice
3 to 5 times
6 to 9 times
10 or more times
...damaged or
destroyed
property?
Never
Once or twice
3 to 5 times
6 to 9 times
10 or more times
...hit or beat up
another person?
Never
Once or twice
3 to 5 times
6 to 9 times
10 or more times
...taken something
from a store
without paying for
it?
Never
Once or twice
3 to 5 times
6 to 9 times
10 or more times
96% 95% 96% 95% 96% 96%
3% 4% 4% 4% 3% 4%
1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
80% 89% 82% 91% 84% 93%
16% 9% 14% 7% 12% 6%
2% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
78% 89% 81% 92% 87% 95%
17% 9% 14% 6% 10% 4%
3% 1% 3% 1% 2% 1%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0%
92% 92% 91% 90% 88% 87%
6% 6% 7% 8% 8% 9%
1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 2%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 2%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
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TABLE 32A
GAMBLING BEHAVIOR*
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 12 months, how often have you
done the following gambling/betting activities?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Bet on informal games
of personal skill such
as playing cards, video
games, pool, golf, etc.
^
Not at all
Less than once a
month
About once a month
About once a week
2 to 6 times a week
Daily
Bet on formal sports
events or games
including esports^
Not at all
Less than once a
month
About once a month
About once a week
2 to 6 times a week
Daily
Bought lottery tickets
or scratch offs
Not at all
Less than once a
month
About once a month
About once a week
2 to 6 times a week
Daily
Gambled in a casino Not at all
Less than once a
month
About once a month
About once a week
2 to 6 times a week
Daily
Gambled for money
online including loot
boxes^^
Not at all
Less than once a
month
About once a month
About once a week
2 to 6 times a week
Daily
66% 81% 67% 86% 66% 89%
17% 11% 17% 9% 17% 8%
8% 4% 8% 3% 9% 2%
4% 2% 4% 1% 4% 1%
3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0%
3% 1% 2% 0% 1% 0%
77% 87% 78% 90% 79% 94%
12% 8% 12% 7% 11% 5%
5% 2% 5% 2% 5% 1%
2% 1% 2% 1% 3% 0%
2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0%
2% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
91% 91% 93% 94% 92% 95%
5% 6% 4% 4% 4% 4%
2% 2% 1% 1% 2% 1%
1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
98% 99% 98% 99% 98% 99%
1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
93% 99% 92% 99% 91% 99%
3% 1% 4% 0% 4% 0%
2% 0% 2% 0% 2% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
^ New question in 2022.
^^ Change in question wording from 2019.
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TABLE 32B
GAMBLING BEHAVIOR*
Straight (heterosexual)
INCLUDES ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE
PARTICIPATED IN ANY GAMBLING ACTIVITIES
DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS: During the last
12 months, how often have you...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...hidden your
gambling/betting from
your parents, other
family members or
teachers?
Never
Sometimes
Many times
All the time
...felt that you might
have a problem with
gambling/betting?
Never
Sometimes
Many times
All the time
...skipped hanging out
with friends who do
not gamble/bet to hang
out with friends who
do gamble/bet?
Never
Sometimes
Many times
All the time
92% 97% 93% 97% 89% 96%
5% 2% 5% 2% 6% 2%
1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1%
2% 0% 2% 0% 3% 1%
95% 98% 95% 98% 92% 97%
4% 1% 3% 1% 5% 1%
1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 1%
97% 98% 97% 99% 96% 97%
2% 1% 2% 1% 2% 2%
1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
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TABLE 33
SUMMARY OF SUBSTANCE USE*^
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Use of conventional tobacco
products (cigarettes, cigars,
smokeless tobacco) during
the past 30 days
No
Yes
Use of any tobacco
products, including e-
cigarettes and hookah,
during the past 30 days
No
Yes
Frequent binge drinking in
the past year (typically
drank 5 or more drinks at a
time and drank on 10 or
more occasions during the
past year)
No
Yes
Any alcohol and/or other
drug use during the past
year (excluding tobacco)
No alcohol or marijuana or
other drug use in the past
year
Used only alcohol in the
past year
Used alcohol and marijuana
in past year, but not other
drugs
Used marijuana or other
drugs but not alcohol in the
past year
Used alcohol and marijuana
or other drugs in the past
year
98% 99% 97% 98% 95% 97%
2% 1% 3% 2% 5% 3%
96% 94% 94% 92% 88% 85%
4% 6% 6% 8% 12% 15%
100% 100% 99% 100% 97% 98%
0% 0% 1% 0% 3% 2%
83% 81% 81% 78% 67% 64%
5% 5% 7% 9% 14% 17%
1% 1% 1% 2% 6% 8%
9% 9% 8% 7% 7% 5%
3% 4% 3% 4% 6% 6%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
^ These are all computed variables based on combinations of responses to two or more survey items.
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TABLE 35A
TOBACCO USE*
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 30 days, on how many days did you ...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...smoke a cigarette? 0 days
1 to 2 days
3 to 9 days
10 to 19 days
20 to 29 days
All 30 days
...smoke cigars, cigarillos or little cigars? 0 days
1 to 2 days
3 to 9 days
10 to 19 days
20 to 29 days
All 30 days
...use chewing tobacco, snuff or dip? 0 days
1 to 2 days
3 to 9 days
10 to 19 days
20 to 29 days
All 30 days
...vape or use an e-cigarette that contains nicotine, such as JUUL,
VUSE, NJOY, Puff Bar, Blu, or Bidi Stick?^
0 days
1 to 2 days
3 to 9 days
10 to 19 days
20 to 29 days
All 30 days
...use a hookah or a waterpipe to smoke tobacco? 0 days
1 to 2 days
3 to 9 days
10 to 19 days
20 to 29 days
All 30 days
99% 99% 98% 99% 97% 98%
1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
99% 100% 99% 99% 97% 99%
0% 0% 1% 0% 2% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
99% 100% 99% 100% 98% 99%
0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
97% 95% 95% 92% 89% 86%
2% 3% 2% 3% 3% 5%
1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 2%
0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 2%
0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1%
0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 5%
99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
^ Change in question wording from 2019.
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TABLE 35B
FLAVORED TOBACCO USE*^
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
IF VAPED IN PAST 30
DAYS: Which flavors of e-
cigarettes (or e-juice) have
you used in the past 30
days? (Mark ALL that
apply)
Tobacco-flavored
Menthol or mint
Clove or spice
Fruit
Chocolate
An alcoholic drink
A non-alcoholic drink
Candy, desserts, or other
sweets
Some other flavor
No flavor (unflavored)
IF VAPED IN PAST 30
DAYS: Student used a
flavored e-cigarette in the
past 30 days^^
No
Yes
IF SMOKED CIGARETTE
IN PAST 30 DAYS: Student
smoked a flavored (i.e.,
menthol) cigarette in the
past 30 days
No
Yes
IF SMOKED CIGAR IN
PAST 30 DAYS: Student
smoked a flavored cigar in
the past 30 days
No
Yes
IF USED SMOKELESS
TOBACCO IN PAST 30
DAYS: Student used
flavored smokeless
tobacco in the past 30
days
No
Yes
IF USED HOOKAH IN
PAST 30 DAYS: Student
used flavored hookah in
the past 30 days
No
Yes
IF PAST 30 DAYS
TOBACCO USE: Student
used a flavored tobacco
product in the past 30
days^^^
No
Yes
5% 3% 8% 4% 8% 3%
22% 23% 22% 25% 33% 33%
7% 1% 4% 2% 4% 1%
61% 75% 59% 72% 61% 73%
7% 2% 5% 1% 4% 1%
6% 6% 6% 4% 5% 4%
9% 7% 8% 9% 9% 7%
28% 31% 27% 27% 26% 27%
25% 24% 26% 23% 23% 20%
11% 7% 11% 8% 10% 5%
18% 13% 17% 13% 16% 10%
82% 87% 83% 87% 84% 90%
78% 76% 74% 75% 70% 74%
22% 24% 26% 25% 30% 26%
73% 79% 82% 74% 75% 73%
27% 21% 18% 26% 25% 27%
71% 66% 72% 63% 57% 73%
29% 34% 28% 37% 43% 27%
80% 85% 85% 91% 76% 73%
20% 15% 15% 9% 24% 27%
29% 19% 27% 16% 20% 12%
71% 81% 73% 84% 80% 88%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
^ All questions on this table were new in 2022.
^^ Tobacco-flavor is excluded from the definition of flavored e-cigarettes.
^^^This is a computed variable based on combinations of responses to two or more survey items.
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TABLE 36
ACCESS TO E-CIGARETTES*
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
IF VAPED IN PAST 30
DAYS: When you vaped or
used an e-cigarette during
the last 30 days, how did
you get it? (Mark ALL that
apply)
I bought it at gas stations
or convenience stores
I bought it at grocery,
discount or drug stores
I bought it on the internet
I bought it at vape shops
or other stores that sell
only e-cigarettes
I got it from friends
I got it from my parents
I got it from other family
members
I got it from someone I
didn't know
I got it by getting someone
else to buy it for me
I took it from my home
I took it from a friend's
home
I took it from stores
I got it some other way
6% 3% 6% 4% 10% 10%
4% 1% 2% 1% 3% 1%
6% 4% 5% 3% 5% 3%
4% 4% 7% 4% 18% 14%
50% 67% 55% 68% 51% 66%
6% 4% 3% 4% 3% 3%
14% 16% 9% 11% 7% 9%
8% 10% 6% 7% 6% 6%
14% 22% 15% 18% 15% 23%
5% 6% 4% 3% 2% 1%
3% 7% 3% 3% 2% 2%
2% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1%
30% 22% 31% 26% 27% 17%
* 5th grade survey did not ask this question.
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TABLE 38
ALCOHOL USE FREQUENCY AND QUANTITY*
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
During the last 30 days,
on how many days did
you drink one or more
drinks of an alcoholic
beverage?
0 days
1 to 2 days
3 to 5 days
6 to 9 days
10 to 19 days
20 to 29 days
All 30 days
During the last 12
months, on how many
occasions (if any) have
you had alcoholic
beverages to drink?
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 39
40 or more
Generally, how much do
you drink at one time?
No alcohol use
1 glass/can/drink
2 glasses/cans/drinks
3 glasses/cans/drinks
4 glasses/cans/drinks
5 or more
glasses/cans/drinks
Binge drinking (4 or more
drinks in a row (females)
or 5 or more drinks in a
row (males) within a
couple of hours)^
0 days
1 day
2 days
3 to 5 days
6 to 9 days
10 to 19 days
20 or more days
97% 95% 95% 92% 85% 82%
2% 4% 3% 5% 9% 11%
1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 4%
0% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
92% 91% 89% 86% 75% 70%
5% 6% 6% 7% 9% 11%
1% 2% 2% 4% 5% 7%
1% 1% 1% 2% 3% 5%
0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 4%
0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2%
0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1%
93% 92% 90% 87% 76% 71%
5% 6% 6% 8% 10% 12%
1% 1% 1% 2% 3% 5%
0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 5%
0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 3%
0% 0% 1% 1% 5% 3%
99% 98% 98% 98% 93% 92%
0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 4%
0% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2%
0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
^ This is a computed variable based on combinations of responses to two or more survey items.
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TABLE 39
ACCESS TO ALCOHOL*
Straight (heterosexual)
INCLUDES ONLY THOSE WHO USED ALCOHOL IN
THE LAST 30 DAYS
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
When you used alcohol
during the last 30 days,
how did you get it? (Mark
ALL that apply)
I bought alcohol at gas
stations or convenience
stores
I bought alcohol at bars or
restaurants
I bought alcohol at stores
I bought alcohol on the
Internet
I got alcohol from friends
I got alcohol from my
parents
I got alcohol from other
family members
I got alcohol by getting
someone else to buy for
me
I got alcohol at parties
I took alcohol from my
home
I took alcohol from a
friend’s home
I took alcohol from stores
I got alcohol some other
way
2% 0% 3% 1% 4% 2%
2% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1%
3% 0% 2% 1% 5% 3%
3% 1% 2% 1% 1% 0%
14% 28% 24% 32% 37% 51%
36% 34% 22% 29% 21% 24%
17% 22% 14% 18% 11% 17%
6% 6% 7% 8% 13% 20%
13% 14% 15% 15% 23% 30%
23% 36% 24% 31% 17% 20%
6% 11% 6% 9% 4% 6%
2% 0% 2% 1% 1% 1%
22% 17% 26% 19% 21% 16%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
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TABLE 40
USE OF MARIJUANA AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS*
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
During the last 30 days, on
how many days did you
use marijuana? (Do NOT
count medical marijuana
prescribed for you by a
doctor)
0 days
1 to 2 days
3 to 5 days
6 to 9 days
10 to 19 days
20 to 29 days
All 30 days
During the last 12 months,
on how many occasions (if
any) have you used
marijuana or hashish? (Do
NOT count medical
marijuana prescribed for
you by a doctor)
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 39
40 or more
During the last 30 days, on
how many days did you
use prescription drugs
without a doctor's
prescription or differently
than how a doctor told you
to use it?
0 days
1 to 2 days
3 to 5 days
6 to 9 days
10 to 19 days
20 to 29 days
All 30 days
98% 98% 96% 97% 90% 91%
1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 4%
0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 2%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1%
0% 0% 1% 0% 2% 1%
97% 97% 95% 95% 86% 86%
1% 1% 2% 2% 3% 4%
1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 3%
0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2%
0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1%
0% 1% 1% 1% 5% 3%
98% 98% 98% 98% 97% 98%
1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
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TABLE 41
PRESCRIPTION DRUG USE*
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 12 months, on how many
occasions (if any) have you used any of the
following prescription drugs without a doctor's
prescription or differently than how a doctor
told you to use it?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Stimulants such as
Amphetamines
(bennies, speed,
uppers) or diet pills
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more
ADHD or ADD drugs
(Ritalin, Adderall,
hyper pills)
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more
Pain relievers such as
OxyContin, Percocet,
Vicodin or others
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more
Tranquilizers such as
Valium, Xanax,
Klonopin, Ativan,
anxiety pills, sedatives
or benzos (downers)
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more
99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99%
0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
97% 98% 97% 98% 97% 98%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0%
96% 94% 97% 95% 97% 97%
2% 4% 2% 3% 1% 2%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
99% 98% 99% 98% 98% 98%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
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TABLE 42
HALLUCINOGEN, ECSTASY, COCAINE AND HEROIN USE*
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 12 months, on how many
occasions (if any) have you used...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...used LSD (acid), PCP
(wet sticks or dipped
joints), or other
psychedelics
(mushrooms, angel
dust)?
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more
...used MDMA (E, X,
ecstasy, Molly), GHB
(G, Liquid E, Liquid X,
roofies) or Ketamine
(Special K)?
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more
...used crack, coke or
cocaine in any form?
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more
...used heroin (smack,
junk, China White)?
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more
99% 99% 99% 99% 97% 99%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
99% 100% 99% 100% 99% 99%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
99% 100% 99% 100% 99% 99%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
99% 100% 99% 100% 99% 100%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
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TABLE 43
METHAMPHETAMINE, OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUG,
SYNTHETIC DRUG AND INHALANT USE*
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 12 months, on how many
occasions (if any) have you ...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...used
methamphetamine
(meth, glass, crank,
crystal meth, ice)?
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more
...used over-the-
counter drugs such as
cough syrup, cold
medicine or diet pills
that you took only to
get high?
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more
...used synthetic
marijuana (K2, Gold)
that you took only to
get high?
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more
...used any other
synthetic drugs such
as bath salts (Ivory
Wave, White Lightning)
that you took only to
get high?
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more
...sniffed glue or huffed
or inhaled the contents
of aerosol spray cans
or other gases to get
high?
0
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more
99% 100% 99% 100% 99% 100%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
98% 98% 98% 98% 97% 98%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
99% 99% 99% 99% 98% 99%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
99% 100% 99% 100% 99% 100%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
98% 99% 99% 99% 98% 99%
1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
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TABLE 44
PERCEIVED RISK OF HARM FROM SUBSTANCE USE*
Straight (heterosexual)
How much do you think people risk harming
themselves physically or in other ways if they...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...smoke one or more
packs of cigarettes per
day?
No risk
Slight risk
Moderate risk
Great risk
...have five or more
drinks of an alcoholic
beverage once or twice
per week?
No risk
Slight risk
Moderate risk
Great risk
...use marijuana once or
twice per week?
No risk
Slight risk
Moderate risk
Great risk
...use prescription drugs
not prescribed for them?
No risk
Slight risk
Moderate risk
Great risk
...vape or use e-
cigarettes?
No risk
Slight risk
Moderate risk
Great risk
22% 18% 21% 16% 19% 14%
5% 6% 6% 6% 5% 5%
17% 18% 17% 17% 16% 15%
56% 58% 56% 61% 60% 66%
23% 18% 22% 16% 21% 15%
15% 15% 17% 15% 19% 15%
29% 30% 30% 32% 29% 32%
33% 37% 31% 37% 31% 38%
28% 21% 30% 21% 37% 25%
18% 16% 24% 20% 29% 28%
23% 26% 22% 27% 17% 23%
32% 38% 24% 33% 17% 25%
22% 17% 21% 15% 18% 13%
6% 7% 8% 7% 8% 6%
23% 23% 26% 25% 26% 23%
48% 52% 46% 53% 48% 58%
22% 18% 21% 15% 20% 14%
12% 14% 16% 15% 20% 18%
26% 27% 28% 30% 30% 31%
40% 41% 35% 40% 30% 36%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
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TABLE 45A
PERCEPTIONS OF PARENTS' DISAPPROVAL OF SUBSTANCE USE*
Straight (heterosexual)
How wrong do your PARENTS feel it would be for you to...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...smoke cigarettes? Not at all wrong
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong
...have one or more drinks of an
alcoholic beverage nearly every
day?
Not at all wrong
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong
...use marijuana? Not at all wrong
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong
...use prescription drugs not
prescribed for you?
Not at all wrong
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong
...vape or use e-cigarettes? Not at all wrong
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong
6% 4% 6% 4% 5% 3%
2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 3%
12% 12% 13% 14% 15% 13%
80% 83% 78% 81% 76% 81%
6% 4% 7% 4% 7% 4%
5% 4% 5% 4% 7% 5%
14% 14% 16% 16% 20% 16%
75% 78% 72% 76% 66% 75%
7% 4% 8% 5% 8% 5%
4% 3% 6% 5% 10% 9%
10% 9% 13% 11% 18% 15%
80% 84% 73% 80% 63% 71%
6% 4% 6% 4% 5% 3%
2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2%
9% 10% 12% 10% 12% 9%
83% 85% 81% 84% 81% 86%
6% 4% 6% 4% 6% 4%
3% 3% 4% 4% 6% 6%
11% 12% 13% 14% 18% 16%
80% 81% 77% 79% 70% 75%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
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TABLE 45B
PERCEPTIONS OF FRIENDS' DISAPPROVAL OF SUBSTANCE USE*
Straight (heterosexual)
How wrong do your FRIENDS feel it would be for you to...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...smoke cigarettes? Not at all wrong
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong
...have one or more drinks of
alcoholic beverage nearly every
day?
Not at all wrong
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong
...use marijuana? Not at all wrong
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong
...use prescription drugs not
prescribed for you?
Not at all wrong
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong
...vape or use e-cigarettes? Not at all wrong
A little bit wrong
Wrong
Very wrong
6% 4% 7% 5% 9% 6%
6% 6% 8% 8% 11% 10%
24% 21% 25% 23% 27% 24%
63% 69% 59% 64% 52% 60%
7% 5% 8% 6% 12% 7%
8% 7% 10% 9% 16% 14%
23% 21% 25% 23% 29% 26%
62% 67% 56% 61% 43% 53%
8% 6% 12% 9% 23% 18%
8% 6% 11% 10% 18% 17%
19% 16% 22% 18% 21% 19%
65% 71% 55% 63% 38% 46%
7% 4% 7% 5% 7% 4%
5% 4% 5% 5% 8% 6%
20% 17% 22% 19% 25% 20%
69% 75% 65% 71% 61% 70%
8% 8% 11% 11% 19% 19%
8% 10% 11% 13% 17% 18%
21% 18% 22% 21% 22% 20%
63% 64% 56% 56% 42% 43%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
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TABLE 46
PERCEPTIONS ABOUT ALCOHOL USE*
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
How do you feel about the
following statement?
Parents and other adults
should clearly
communicate with their
children about the
importance of not using
alcohol.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
How do you feel about the
following statement?
Drinking alcohol is never a
good thing for anyone my
age to do.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
In your opinion, how do
you think MOST
STUDENTS in your school
feel about the following
statement? Parents and
other adults should clearly
communicate with their
children about the
importance of not using
alcohol.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
In your opinion, how do
you think MOST
STUDENTS in your school
feel about the following
statement? Drinking
alcohol is never a good
thing for anyone my age to
do.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
59% 59% 55% 54% 47% 46%
29% 30% 32% 33% 36% 38%
8% 8% 9% 9% 13% 12%
1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1%
4% 3% 3% 2% 3% 3%
69% 66% 60% 56% 44% 39%
20% 22% 24% 27% 28% 30%
6% 7% 10% 12% 19% 22%
1% 1% 2% 2% 6% 6%
4% 3% 3% 2% 4% 3%
46% 35% 39% 28% 30% 23%
37% 41% 38% 41% 39% 39%
13% 19% 17% 24% 24% 28%
2% 3% 3% 5% 5% 7%
3% 2% 2% 2% 3% 2%
52% 38% 41% 27% 27% 20%
31% 35% 33% 32% 30% 26%
11% 19% 19% 28% 28% 32%
2% 5% 5% 10% 10% 17%
3% 3% 3% 3% 4% 5%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
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TABLE 47A
USE OF TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA
AND E-CIGARETTES*
Straight (heterosexual)
How often do you use each of the following?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Tobacco (cigarettes, chew) Never
Tried once or twice
Once or twice a year
Once a month
Twice a month
Once a week
Daily
Alcohol (beer, wine, liquor) Never
Tried once or twice
Once or twice a year
Once a month
Twice a month
Once a week
Daily
Marijuana (pot, hash, hash
oil)
Never
Tried once or twice
Once or twice a year
Once a month
Twice a month
Once a week
Daily
Vaping device or
e-cigarette with nicotine^
Never
Tried once or twice
Once or twice a year
Once a month
Twice a month
Once a week
Daily
Vaping device or
e-cigarette with
marijuana, THC or hash
oil, or THC wax^
Never
Tried once or twice
Once or twice a year
Once a month
Twice a month
Once a week
Daily
97% 98% 96% 98% 93% 96%
2% 1% 2% 1% 4% 2%
0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
85% 82% 81% 78% 69% 63%
11% 12% 12% 13% 12% 14%
3% 3% 4% 5% 9% 11%
1% 1% 2% 2% 5% 6%
1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 5%
0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
97% 97% 94% 94% 84% 84%
2% 2% 3% 2% 5% 6%
0% 0% 1% 1% 3% 3%
0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 2%
0% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2%
0% 0% 1% 0% 2% 2%
0% 0% 1% 1% 3% 1%
94% 92% 91% 88% 83% 78%
4% 5% 5% 6% 7% 9%
1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 2%
0% 1% 1% 1% 2% 2%
0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1%
0% 1% 1% 1% 2% 2%
1% 1% 1% 2% 4% 6%
97% 97% 95% 95% 88% 88%
1% 2% 2% 3% 4% 5%
0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2%
0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1%
0% 1% 1% 0% 2% 1%
0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
^ New question in 2022.
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TABLE 47B
PERCEPTIONS OF OTHERS' USE OF TOBACCO, ALCOHOL,
MARIJUANA AND E-CIGARETTES*
Straight (heterosexual)
In your opinion, how often do you think MOST
STUDENTS in your school use each of the following?
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
Tobacco (cigarettes, chew) Never
Tried once or twice
Once or twice a year
Once a month
Twice a month
Once a week
Daily
Alcohol (beer, wine, liquor) Never
Tried once or twice
Once or twice a year
Once a month
Twice a month
Once a week
Daily
Marijuana (pot, hash, hash
oil)
Never
Tried once or twice
Once or twice a year
Once a month
Twice a month
Once a week
Daily
Vaping device or
e-cigarette with nicotine^
Never
Tried once or twice
Once or twice a year
Once a month
Twice a month
Once a week
Daily
Vaping device or
e-cigarette with
marijuana, THC or hash
oil, or THC wax^
Never
Tried once or twice
Once or twice a year
Once a month
Twice a month
Once a week
Daily
72% 56% 55% 39% 48% 34%
17% 24% 21% 26% 22% 26%
3% 6% 6% 8% 7% 9%
2% 4% 6% 8% 7% 9%
1% 2% 3% 5% 4% 5%
2% 4% 5% 7% 6% 8%
2% 4% 5% 7% 6% 8%
57% 37% 41% 24% 30% 18%
24% 28% 21% 17% 15% 9%
7% 10% 10% 10% 9% 7%
5% 8% 9% 13% 14% 14%
3% 6% 6% 12% 11% 18%
3% 7% 9% 16% 15% 26%
2% 3% 4% 7% 6% 9%
71% 55% 51% 35% 37% 24%
14% 19% 17% 18% 15% 13%
4% 5% 6% 7% 7% 7%
3% 5% 6% 9% 9% 10%
2% 4% 5% 7% 7% 10%
3% 6% 8% 11% 13% 17%
3% 6% 8% 13% 13% 20%
54% 33% 39% 23% 30% 18%
18% 19% 15% 11% 13% 7%
4% 5% 5% 4% 4% 3%
5% 6% 5% 5% 6% 5%
2% 4% 4% 4% 5% 4%
6% 9% 8% 11% 11% 12%
11% 25% 23% 40% 32% 52%
67% 47% 49% 31% 38% 24%
14% 19% 15% 15% 14% 12%
3% 5% 5% 5% 5% 4%
3% 5% 5% 7% 8% 7%
2% 5% 4% 7% 6% 8%
4% 7% 7% 12% 11% 15%
6% 13% 14% 23% 19% 29%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
^ New question in 2022.
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TABLE 48A
CONSEQUENCES OF SUBSTANCE USE*
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 12 months ...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...have you found that you
had to use a lot more
alcohol or drugs than
before to get the same
effect?
Did not use past 12
months
Yes
No
...have you tried to cut
down on your use of
alcohol or drugs but
couldn't?
Did not use past 12
months
Yes
No
...have you continued to
use alcohol or drugs even
though you knew it was
hurting your relationships
with friends or family?
Did not use past 12
months
Yes
No
...were there any times
when you felt such a
strong desire or urge to
drink alcohol or to use a
drug that you couldn't
resist or could not think of
anything else?
Did not use past 12
months
Yes
No
...how many times have
you spent all or most of
the day using alcohol or
drugs, or getting over their
effects?
Did not use past 12
months
0 times
1 time
2 times
3 or more times
...how many times have
you given up important
social or recreational
activities like sports or
being with friends or
relatives to use alcohol or
drugs or to get over their
effects?
Did not use past 12
months
0 times
1 time
2 times
3 or more times
...how many times have
you missed work or
school, or neglected other
major responsibilities
because of alcohol or drug
use?
Did not use past 12
months
0 times
1 time
2 times
3 or more times
84% 82% 82% 79% 68% 65%
1% 2% 2% 2% 4% 4%
15% 16% 17% 19% 28% 31%
84% 82% 82% 79% 68% 65%
1% 1% 1% 2% 2% 3%
15% 16% 17% 19% 30% 33%
84% 82% 82% 79% 68% 65%
1% 1% 1% 2% 2% 3%
15% 16% 17% 19% 29% 32%
85% 83% 82% 80% 69% 65%
1% 3% 2% 4% 4% 6%
14% 14% 16% 16% 27% 29%
84% 82% 82% 79% 68% 65%
15% 16% 16% 19% 27% 30%
1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 2%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1%
0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 2%
84% 82% 82% 79% 68% 65%
15% 17% 17% 20% 30% 33%
0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1%
84% 82% 82% 79% 68% 65%
15% 17% 17% 20% 30% 33%
0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
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TABLE 48B
CONSEQUENCES OF SUBSTANCE USE*
Straight (heterosexual)
During the last 12 months, how many times...
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
...how many times have
you driven a motor vehicle
after using alcohol or
drugs?**
Did not use past 12
months
0 times
1 time
2 times
3 or more times
...how many times have
you hit someone or
become violent while
using alcohol or drugs?
Did not use past 12
months
0 times
1 time
2 times
3 or more times
...how many times have
you used so much alcohol
or drugs that the next day
you could not remember
what you had said or
done?
Did not use past 12
months
0 times
1 time
2 times
3 or more times
...how many times have
you used more alcohol or
drugs than you intended
to?
Did not use past 12
months
0 times
1 time
2 times
3 or more times
...how many times has
alcohol or drug use left
you feeling depressed,
agitated, paranoid, or
unable to concentrate?
Did not use past 12
months
0 times
1 time
2 times
3 or more times
82% 79% 68% 65%
17% 20% 27% 30%
1% 0% 2% 2%
0% 0% 1% 1%
0% 0% 2% 2%
84% 82% 82% 79% 68% 65%
15% 17% 17% 20% 30% 34%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
84% 82% 82% 79% 68% 65%
15% 16% 16% 18% 26% 27%
0% 1% 1% 2% 3% 4%
0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2%
0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 2%
84% 82% 82% 79% 68% 65%
15% 16% 16% 18% 27% 28%
0% 1% 1% 1% 2% 3%
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 2%
0% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2%
84% 83% 82% 79% 68% 65%
15% 16% 16% 18% 28% 30%
0% 1% 1% 1% 2% 2%
0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1%
0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2%
* 5th grade survey did not ask these questions.
** 8th grade survey did not ask this question.
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TABLE 49
SEXUAL BEHAVIOR*
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
9th 11th
Male Female Male Female
% % % %
Have you ever had sex?^ Yes
No
IF EVER HAD SEX: During the
last 12 months, with how
many different people have
you had sex with?^
None
1 person
2 persons
3 persons
4 persons
5 persons
6 or more persons
IF EVER HAD SEX: Did you
drink alcohol or use drugs
before you had sex the LAST
time?^
Yes
No
9% 6% 29% 28%
91% 94% 71% 72%
93% 94% 75% 74%
5% 4% 17% 18%
1% 1% 4% 4%
0% 0% 2% 2%
0% 0% 1% 1%
0% 0% 0% 0%
1% 0% 2% 1%
11% 15% 12% 11%
89% 85% 88% 89%
* 5th and 8th grade surveys did not ask these questions.
^ Change in question wording from 2019.
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TABLE 50
PREVENTION OF PREGNANCY AND INFECTION*
Straight (heterosexual)
INCLUDES ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE EVER HAD SEX
Grade
9th 11th
Male Female Male Female
% % % %
Have you talked with your
partner(s) about protecting
yourselves from getting
sexually transmitted
infections/HIV/AIDS?
Never
Not with every partner
At least once with every
partner
Have you talked with your
partner(s) about
preventing pregnancy?
Never
Not with every partner
At least once with every
partner
The LAST time you had
sex, what method or
methods did you or your
partner use to prevent
pregnancy? (Mark ALL
that apply)^
No method was used to
prevent pregnancy
Birth control pills
Condoms
Depo-Provera shot (or any
birth control shot), Nuva
Ring (or any birth control
ring)^^
Nexplanon (or any
implant) or Mirena (or any
IUD)^^
Withdrawal (pull-out)
Some other method
Not sure
Not applicable^^^
The LAST time you had
sex, did you or your
partner use a condom?
Yes
No
36% 24% 21% 18%
10% 10% 9% 12%
55% 65% 70% 71%
29% 19% 15% 9%
7% 9% 6% 8%
64% 72% 80% 83%
10% 7% 5% 4%
29% 27% 44% 45%
59% 54% 62% 57%
3% 5% 3% 4%
3% 6% 9% 14%
24% 29% 34% 38%
3% 5% 3% 3%
7% 5% 3% 1%
8% 5% 3% 1%
67% 59% 65% 58%
33% 41% 35% 42%
* 5th and 8th grade surveys did not ask these questions.
^ Change in question wording from 2019.
^^ Change in response option wording from 2019.
^^^ New response option in 2022.
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RESOURCES IN THE HOME (PROXY FOR SES)^
Straight (heterosexual)
Grade
8th 9th 11th
Male Female Male Female Male Female
% % % % % %
About how many
books are there in your
home?
Few (0-10)
Enough to fill one shelf
(11-25)
Enough to fill one
bookcase (26-100)
Enough to fill several
bookcases (more than
100)
Do you have any of the
following in your
home?
Access to the internet
Your own bedroom
A desktop or laptop
computer (including
Chromebooks) that
you can use
A tablet (for example,
Surface Pro, iPad,
Kindle Fire) that you
can use
A smartphone (for
example, iPhone,
Samsung Galaxy, HTC
One) that you can use
16% 13% 18% 14% 18% 15%
21% 21% 20% 20% 20% 21%
36% 38% 35% 37% 35% 37%
28% 29% 27% 29% 27% 28%
99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99%
90% 89% 92% 90% 94% 93%
90% 92% 92% 94% 94% 96%
65% 76% 62% 72% 62% 71%
96% 98% 98% 99% 99% 100%
^ New questions in 2022; source: National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) (https://nces.ed.
gov/nationsreportcard/pdf/researchcenter/socioeconomic_factors.pdf).
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