Healthy Youth Survey
Healthy Youth Survey, Helping Washington’s students thrive and lead healthier, happier lives.
- The survey shows trends over time and helps parents, schools, and communities address issues impacting youth.
- Schools and districts get reports of their results – helping them understand their students’ needs.
- About 200,000 students in grades 6 -12 across the state take the survey every two years.
- Participation is voluntary and anonymous.
- Free for schools in Washington State.
Latest Updates
HYS 2025 Registration: Registration for the 2025 Health Youth Survey (HYS) is now open! We apologize for the delay. The survey administration window is October 6th through the 24th.
The Healthy Youth Survey
- The Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) is a collaborative effort of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Department of Health, the Health Care Authority - Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, and the Liquor and Cannabis Board.
- The Healthy Youth Survey provides important survey results about the health of adolescents in Washington. Schools, school districts, local health jurisdiction, county prevention coordinators, community mobilization coalitions, community public health and safety networks, and others use this information to guide policy and programs that serve youth.
Students
215K
More than 215,000 students participated in the 2023 HYS.
SCHOOLS
873
About 873 schools participated in the 2023 HYS.
COUNTIES
39
Students from schools in all 39 counties participated in the 2023 HYS.