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. 
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Latest Updates

Thank you to schools for participating in the 2023 HYS! Survey results are being processed now and results will be posted on AskHYS in late February or early March 2024. 

Check out the updated AskHYS.net website! Visit the new Data Dashboard or try out the new Data by Location page to find your results from previous surveys. 

Highlights from the 2021 Healthy Youth Survey

Mental Health and Well-being

  • 7 in 10 10th graders reported feeling nervous, anxious, on edge, or not being able to stop or control worrying.
  • 15% of 10th graders reported they had no adults to turn to when feeling sad or hopeless
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Mental Health and Well-being

  • 2 in 10 10th graders reported they seriously considered attempting suicide in the past 12 months.
  • 8% of 10th graders reported they attempted suicide in the past 12 months.
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Hope

About 7 in 10 10th -graders reported feelings of moderate to high hope – meaning they have set meaningful goals or pathways and are motivated to achieve them.

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Substance

  • Compared to 2018, more students reported feeling that using alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco was risky for their health. 
  • Among 10th grade participants, 8% reported using alcohol within the last 30 days, down from 19% in 2018.
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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. 
About HYS
Students
200K

More than 200,000 students participated in the 2021 HYS. 

SCHOOLS
900

About 900 schools participated in the 2021 HYS. 

COUNTIES
39

Students from schools in all 39 counties participated in the 2021 HYS. 

News & Announcements

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
You’re Invited to the 2023 Healthy Youth Survey Kick-Off Conference! Monday, April 3, 1pm-3pm or Wednesday, April 12, 10am-12pm
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Friday, May 21, 2021
Survey Results for 2021 are now available. Explore the new results now.
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Friday, May 21, 2021
Registration for Healthy Youth Survey 2023 will begin in mid-April 2023
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