Minnesota Center for Health Statistics
Minnesota Student Survey

The Minnesota Student Survey is conducted every three years among three populations of students in Minnesota public schools:

  • students in regular public schools, including charter schools and tribal schools  (grades 6, 9, and 12 only)
  • students in alternative schools and Area Learning Centers (all grades)
  • students in juvenile correctional facilities (all grades)

The survey asks questions about activities, experiences, and behaviors.  Topics covered include tobacco, alcohol and drug use, school climate, physical activity, violence and safety, connections with school and family, health, and other topics.  Questions about sexual activity are asked only of high school students. The survey is administered jointly by the Minnesota Departments of Education, Health, Human Services, and Public Safety.

New:

The Health and Well-Being of Minnesota's Adolescents of Color and American Indians: A Data Book
This report presents data on a variety of health topics for African American, American Indian, Asian, Hispanic and White adolescents. Data is drawn from the 2010 Minnesota Student Survey and other sources.

Reports available on this web site include:

For further information, contact:
E-mail: healthstats@state.mn.us