2019 Results
Every two years, the Monroe County Health Department conducts the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). This is a national survey to assess health risk behaviors among high school students and monitor changes in these behaviors over time. The YRBS is designed and validated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in conjunction with state and local departments of education and other federal agencies. Results show trends in behavior which validate youth answers.
Since 1995, the Fairport School District has completed this survey with students in grades 9-12. In 2005, we added grades 7 and 8 to monitor changes at this age level, in 2017 we added 6th grade students. All surveys were administered using a confidential computer based survey platform. In 2019, 1,702 students in grade 9-12 and 1,218 students in grades 6-8 completed the survey.
The longitudinal survey results have helped us develop policies and programs to prevent health risk behaviors among youth and promote healthy behavior. These include the Asset-Building Initiative, Bullying & Diversity Training/Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), Health Education classes, Mental Health Services and Counseling, Brotherhood-Sisterhood Week, Safe Schools Against Violence in Education, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Initiative and Leadership Asset Training.
This information also helps set the direction of the Fairport-Perinton Chemical Prevention Advisory Council (CPAC), our community partnership among parents, schools, community groups, government agencies, and law enforcement which focuses on promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles while addressing issues surrounding alcohol and other drug use/abuse in our schools and community.
We believe every parent and community member is vital to the success of every child and has an impact on the choices youth make to live healthier lives. Families with high levels of supervision, clear rules and boundaries, and open communication can significantly reduce their children’s
Overview of 2019 Survey
Some points of interest…
9-12 GRADE
* 267 students report texting while driving
* 427 students report being bullied on school property or on way to or from school
* 553 students report being sad or hopeless almost every day for 2 weeks; up 50 students from 2017
* 48 students report attempting suicide that resulted in being treated by a doctor or nurse; up from 39 in 2017
* 278 students report purposely hurting themselves (cutting, etc.)
* 639 students report having difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions because of mental or emotional challenges; up from 533 in 2017!!
* 497 students reported living with anyone depressed, mentally ill, or suicidal; up from 453 in 2017
* 750 students report using e-cig or vape product, up from 691 in 2017!!
* 520 students reported having at least 1 drink in past 30 days; 302 had 5 or more drinks in row (binge) in past 30 days
* 375 students reported using marijuana in past 30 days; VAPING marijuana went from 131 students in 2017 to 300 students in 2019!!
* 25 students used heroin 10 or more times ( this also aligns with 24 students injecting needle in body 2 or more times)
* 207 students have been offered, sold or give drugs or prescription meds on school property or on way to/from school
* 451 students report having sexual intercourse; up from 409 in 2017
* 539 students report participating in oral sex
* 372 students report being electronically bullied
* 412 students report sending or posting nude or semi-nude photos (sexting); 531 students report receiving
* 321 students use an energy drink
* 354 Sometimes, 213 Often, and 178 Repeatedly view pornography websites
6-8 GRADE
* 96 students reported they did not go to school because felt unsafe at school or to/from school
* 241 students report living with anyone depressed, mentally ill or suicidal
* 250 students reported being sad or hopeless almost every day for 2 weeks
* 430 students report having difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions because of mental or emotional challenges; up from 320 in 2017!!
* 10 student reported attempting suicide that resulted in being treated by a doctor or nurse; down from 27 in 2017
* 184 students report purposely hurting themselves (cutting, etc.)
* 128 students report using e-cig or vape product; up from 115 in 2017
* 55 students reported having at least 1 drink of alcohol in past 30 days; 18 had 5 or more drinks in row in past 30 days
* 36 students reported using marijuana in past 30 days
* 586 students report being bullied on school property or to/from school
* 237 students report being electronically bullied
* 61 students report sending or posting nude or semi-nude photos (sexting); 129 students report receiving
* 488 used an energy drink
* 41 students report having sexual intercourse; down from 52 in 2017
* 39 students participated in oral sex; down from 53 in 2017
