NC Healthy Schools Data
NC Youth Risk Behavior Survey
In the spring of every odd numbered year, NC Healthy Schools implements a statewide Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The NC YRBS helps assess behaviors in youth that impact their health now and in the future. Topics include violence, personal safety, physical activity, nutrition , mental health, tobacco, drugs and alcohol, protective factors and sexual behavior questions.
2023 High School YRBS Questionnaire
Infographics created to provide data, information and other knowledge in a visual form to assist your efforts in implementing the WSCC model and the use of YRBS data.
NC High School YRBS and Healthful Living Essential Standards Data Briefs
NC Middle School YRBS and Healthful Living Essential Standards Data Briefs
Detailed information about the YRBS is available from the CDC's YRBS site.
NC School Health Profiles
In every even numbered year, the statewide School Health Profiles Survey is conducted. The Profiles survey has two parts. The Principal survey assesses policies related to health education and school climate, and the Lead Health Education Teacher survey looks at health programs and implementation as well as student skills development. Available data and reports from the NC School Health Profiles are shared below.
Available data and reports from the NC School Health Profiles are shared.
Detailed information about the YRBS is available from the CDC's Profiles site.
Healthy Active Children
The Healthy Active Children Policy (State Board of Education Policy SHLT-000) contains several requirements and recommendations involving the following eight sections:
Section 1: Local School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
Section 2: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model
Section 3: Local Wellness Policy
Section 4: Physical Education and Healthful Living
Section 5: Physical Activity and Recess
Section 6: Nutrition Services, Education and Promotion
Section 7: Policy Monitoring
Section 8: Data Collection - Youth Risk Behavior Survey