Aurora Public Schools Student Climate Survey 2016
Division of Accountability and Research
Aurora Public Schools
High School: Results
4/13/16
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High School - Student Climate Survey - Overall Results
Scale Name
American Indian
D/SD A/SA
Asian
D/SD A/SA
Black/African-A..
D/SD A/SA
Hispanic
D/SD A/SA
Two or More
D/SD A/SA
White
D/SD A/SA
No Response
D/SD A/SA
High Expectations /Academic Rigor /Challenge
Safe & RespectfulSchool Climate
Social EmotionalLearning (SEL)
Student Support 54%
46%
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59%
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54%
40%
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70%
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64%
76%
30%
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36%
24%
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49%
65%
72%
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51%
35%
28%
68%
49%
68%
74%
32%
51%
32%
26%
64%
42%
65%
71%
36%
58%
35%
29%
66%
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65%
72%
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63%
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37%
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Overall Agreement by Scale and Ethnicity
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Overall D/SD A/SA
All Schools 64%36%
Overall Agreement
School: D/SD A/SA
APS OnlineSchool
Aurora West Prep
Central
Gateway
Hinkley
Rangeview
Vista Peak Prep
William Smith 78%
63%
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64%
62%
62%
70%
81%
22%
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Overall Scale Name D/SD A/SA
All Schools
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support 67%
47%
66%
73%
33%
53%
34%
27%
Overall Agreement by Scale
School: Scale Name D/SD A/SA
APS OnlineSchool
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
Aurora WestPrep
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
Central
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
Gateway
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
Hinkley
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
Rangeview
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
Vista PeakPrep
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
William Smith
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
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Year2015-16
Only those questions with responses of Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, and Strongly Agree are included.
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High School - Student Climate Survey - Page 1
QuestionStronglyDisagree Disagree Agree
StronglyAgree
7. My school provides me with information about what I can expect from my courses,special programs, school activities, and school services (Parent-Student Handbook).
8. My school provides me with information about the expectations for schoolappropriate behavior and discipline policies (Parent-Student Handbook).
40. When students in this school already know the material that is being taught, theteacher gives them more advanced assignments.
43. Classes at this school are preparing me for my future.
44. In my classes, we often discuss different interpretations of things we read.
45. Students in this school are expected to take four years of math.
46. Students in this school are expected to take four years of science.
47. Students in this school are encouraged to take advanced classes, such as honors,Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB), or classes that lead toprofessional certification.
27%
16%
34%
13%
15%
11%
22%
22%
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QuestionStronglyDisagree Disagree Agree
StronglyAgree
27. Often connect what I am learning to life outside the classroom.
28. Encourage students to share their ideas about things we are studying in class.
29. Often require me to explain my answers.
33. Often assign homework that helps me learn.
34. Think all students can do challenging school work. 20%
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18%
12%
55%
52%
61%
60%
48%
18%
25%
10%
17%
29%
6%
9%
3%
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11%
Question Never 1 or 2 tim.. 3 or 4 tim.. 5+
48. Write a research paper of 5 or more pages using multiple sources of information.
49. Write a paper in which you defended your own point of view or ideas.
50. Make a formal presentation to a class about something you read or researched. 19%
20%
12%
37%
38%
26%
34%
33%
40%
10%
9%
22%
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
How much do you agree with the following statements about your school:
My teachers:
Please indicate how often you have done the following this school year:
QuestionStronglyDisagree Disagree Agree
StronglyAgree
16. Stop and think before doing anything when they get angry.
17. Do their share of the work when we have group projects.
18. *Give up when they can't solve a problem easily.
19. *Get into arguments when they disagree with people.
20. Do their best, even when their school work is difficult.
21. *Think it's OK to fight if someone insults them.
22. Do all their homework.
23. Try to work out their disagreements with other students by talking to them.
24. *Think it's OK to cheat if other students are cheating.
25. Try to do a good job on school work even when it is not interesting. 10%
10%
6%
5%
17%
12%
14%
9%
9%
7%
50%
34%
37%
24%
39%
50%
52%
39%
48%
29%
32%
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44%
49%
33%
31%
28%
44%
32%
46%
8%
13%
14%
21%
10%
7%
6%
8%
11%
18%
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
How much do you agree with the following statements about students in your school: Most students in my school....
Number ofResponses:
6,454
Year2015-16
School:All
GradeAll
GenderAll
Race EthnicityAll
*Indicates re-verse-ordered agree-ment.
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High School - Student Climate Survey - Page 2
Safe & Respectful School Climate
How much do you agree with the following statements about your school:
Student Support
How much do you agree with the following statements about your school:
QuestionStronglyDisagree Disagree Agree
StronglyAgree
6. My opinions are valued.
35. *Adults in this school are often too busy to give students extra help.
36. Adults in this school apply the same rules to all students equally.
37. *I wish I went to a different school.
38. I can get extra help at school outside of my regular classes.
39. A counselor at this school has helped me plan for life after high school.
41. My school is committed to building the strengths of each student.
42. I have at least one teacher who makes me excited about the future. 30%
13%
18%
15%
15%
11%
9%
14%
45%
56%
40%
58%
20%
48%
30%
52%
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23%
7%
7%
13%
6%
24%
11%
11%
10%
My teachers:
Question Strongly .. Disagree Agree Strongly ..
30. Really care about me.
31. Help me make up work after an excused absence.
32. Give me feedback on my assignments that helps me improve my work. 20%
15%
17%
56%
47%
53%
18%
27%
22%
5%
11%
8%
This school year, how often have you:
Question. Never1 or 2times
3 or 4times
3 or 3times 5+
51. Talked to an adult at school about something that was bothering you.
52. Talked to an adult at school about something outside of school that is importantto you.
53. Talked to a counselor at school in depth about planning for college. 11%
10%
9%
2%
1%
1%
16%
16%
14%
29%
29%
29%
43%
44%
47%
Question.StronglyDisagree Disagree Agree
StronglyAgree
1. *I worry about crime and violence in school.
2. *Students at this school are often bullied.
3. *Students at this school are often teased or picked on.
4. *Students at this school are often bullied because of certain characteristics (forexample, their race, religion, weight, or sexual orientation.)
5. *I sometimes stay home because I don't feel safe at school. 4%
9%
8%
6%
9%
7%
28%
36%
27%
27%
35%
45%
45%
54%
43%
54%
17%
10%
13%
20%
How safe do you feel:
Question. Not Safe Somewha..Mostly Sa.. Very Safe
9. Outside the school?
10. In the hallways and bathrooms of the school?
11. In your classes? 43%
31%
29%
44%
48%
45%
10%
17%
21%
2%
4%
4%
How much do you agree with the following statements about students in your school: Most students in my school...
QuestionStronglyDisagree Disagree Agree
StronglyAgree
12. *Don't really care about each other.
13. *Like to put others down.
14. *Don't get along together very well.
15. Treat each other with respect.
26. Respect students from all cultures and races. 24%
11%
6%
7%
10%
49%
53%
30%
26%
35%
20%
30%
55%
53%
46%
7%
6%
9%
14%
9%
Number ofResponses:
6,454
Year2015-16
School:All
GradeAll
GenderAll
Race EthnicityAll
*Indicates reverse- ordered agreement.
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Scale Name Question %D/SD %A/SA
HighExpectations /AcademicRigor /Challenge
7. My school provides me with information about what I can expect from my courses, special programs, school activities,and school services (Parent-Student Handbook).
8. My school provides me with information about the expectations for school appropriate behavior and discipline policies(Parent-Student Handbook).
27. Often connect what I am learning to life outside the classroom.
28. Encourage students to share their ideas about things we are studying in class.
29. Often require me to explain my answers.
33. Often assign homework that helps me learn.
34. Think all students can do challenging school work.
40. When students in this school already know the material that is being taught, the teacher gives them more advancedassignments.
43. Classes at this school are preparing me for my future.
44. In my classes, we often discuss different interpretations of things we read.
45. Students in this school are expected to take four years of math.
46. Students in this school are expected to take four years of science.
47. Students in this school are encouraged to take advanced classes, such as honors, Advanced Placement (AP), orInternational Baccalaureate (IB), or classes that lead to professional certification.
Safe &RespectfulSchoolClimate
1. *I worry about crime and violence in school.
2. *Students at this school are often bullied.
3. *Students at this school are often teased or picked on.
4. *Students at this school are often bullied because of certain characteristics (for example, their race, religion, weight, orsexual orientation.)
5. *I sometimes stay home because I don't feel safe at school.
12. *Don't really care about each other.
13. *Like to put others down.
14. *Don't get along together very well.
15. Treat each other with respect.
26. Respect students from all cultures and races.
16. Stop and think before doing anything when they get angry.
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High School - Student Climate Survey - Overall Agreement by Question
*Indicate reverse-ordered agreement. Only those questions with responses of Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, and Strongly Agree are included. D/SD=Dis-agree/Strongly Disagree, A/SA=Agree/Strongly Agree
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Scale Name Question %D/SD %A/SA
Safe &RespectfulSchoolClimate 26. Respect students from all cultures and races.
SocialEmotionalLearning(SEL)
16. Stop and think before doing anything when they get angry.
17. Do their share of the work when we have group projects.
18. *Give up when they can't solve a problem easily.
19. *Get into arguments when they disagree with people.
20. Do their best, even when their school work is difficult.
21. *Think it's OK to fight if someone insults them.
22. Do all their homework.
23. Try to work out their disagreements with other students by talking to them.
24. *Think it's OK to cheat if other students are cheating.
25. Try to do a good job on school work even when it is not interesting.
StudentSupport
6. My opinions are valued.
30. Really care about me.
31. Help me make up work after an excused absence.
32. Give me feedback on my assignments that helps me improve my work.
35. *Adults in this school are often too busy to give students extra help.
36. Adults in this school apply the same rules to all students equally.
37. *I wish I went to a different school.
38. I can get extra help at school outside of my regular classes.
39. A counselor at this school has helped me plan for life after high school.
41. My school is committed to building the strengths of each student.
42. I have at least one teacher who makes me excited about the future.
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High School - Student Climate Survey - Overall Agreement by Question
*Indicate reverse-ordered agreement. Only those questions with responses of Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, and Strongly Agree are included. D/SD=Dis-agree/Strongly Disagree, A/SA=Agree/Strongly Agree
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School: Scale Name D/SD A/SA
APS OnlineSchool
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / ChallengeSafe & Respectful School ClimateSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)Student Support
Aurora WestPrep
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / ChallengeSafe & Respectful School ClimateSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)Student Support
Central
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / ChallengeSafe & Respectful School ClimateSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)Student Support
Gateway
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / ChallengeSafe & Respectful School ClimateSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)Student Support
Hinkley
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / ChallengeSafe & Respectful School ClimateSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)Student Support
Rangeview
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / ChallengeSafe & Respectful School ClimateSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)Student Support
Vista PeakPrep
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / ChallengeSafe & Respectful School ClimateSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)Student Support
William Smith
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / ChallengeSafe & Respectful School ClimateSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)Student Support
83%74%84%81%
17%26%16%19%
73%54%69%79%
27%46%31%21%
65%48%62%71%
35%52%38%29%
66%43%65%73%
34%57%35%27%
66%48%66%73%
34%52%34%27%
66%46%67%72%
34%54%33%28%
67%43%65%73%
33%57%35%27%
80%64%84%82%
20%36%16%18%
High School - School Climate Survey - Overall Agreement bySchool by Scale
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School Scale Name
American Indian
D/SD A/SA
Asian
D/SD A/SA
Black/African-A..
D/SD A/SA
Hispanic
D/SD A/SA
Two or More
D/SD A/SA
White
D/SD A/SA
No Response
D/SD A/SA
APS OnlineSchool
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
Aurora CentralHigh School
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
Aurora WestPrep
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
Gateway HighSchool
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
Hinkley HighSchool
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
Rangeview High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
Vista Peak Prep High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
William Smith High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
Safe & Respectful School Climate
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Support
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High School - School Climate Survey - Overall Agreement by Scale and Ethnicity by School
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Scale Name Question Wording
American Indian
%D/SD %A/SA
Asian
%D/SD %A/SA
Black/African-A..
%D/SD %A/SA
Hispanic
%D/SD %A/SA
Two or More
%D/SD %A/SA
White
%D/SD %A/SA
No Response
%D/SD %A/SA
High Expectations /Academic Rigor /Challenge
7. My school provides me with information about what I can expect from my courses,special programs, school activities, and school services (Parent-Student Handbook).
8. My school provides me with information about the expectations for school appropriatebehavior and discipline policies (Parent-Student Handbook).
27. My teachers often connect what I am learning to life outside the classroom.
28. My teachers encourage students to share their ideas about things we are studying inclass.
29. My teachers often require me to explain my answers.
33. My teachers often assign homework that helps me learn.
34. My teachers think all students can do challenging school work.
40. When students in this school already know the material that is being taught, theteacher gives them more advanced assignments.
43. Classes at this school are preparing me for my future.
44. In my classes, we often discuss different interpretations of things we read.
45. Students in this school are expected to take four years of math.
46. Students in this school are expected to take four years of science.
47. Students in this school are encouraged to take advanced classes, such as honors,Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB), or classes that lead toprofessional certification.
Safe & RespectfulSchool Climate
1. *I worry about crime and violence in school.
2. *Students at this school are often bullied.
3. *Students at this school are often teased or picked on.
4. *Students at this school are often bullied because of certain characteristics (forexample, their race, religion, weight, or sexual orientation.)
5. *I sometimes stay home because I don't feel safe at school.
12. *Most students in my school don't really care about each other.
13. *Most students in my school like to put others down.
14. *Most students in my school don't get along together very well.
15. Most students in my school treat each other with respect.
26. Most students in my school respect students from all cultures and races.
Social EmotionalLearning (SEL)
16. Most students in my school stop and think before doing anything when they getangry.
17. Most students in my school do their share of the work when we have group projects.
18. *Most students in my school give up when they can't solve a problem easily.
19. *Most students in my school get into arguments when they disagree with people.
20. Most students in my school do their best, even when their school work is difficult.
21. *Most students in my school think it's OK to fight if someone insults them.
22. Most students in my school do all their homework.
23. Most students in my school try to work out their disagreements with other studentsby talking to them.
24. *Most students in my school think it's OK to cheat if other students are cheating.
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High School - Student Climate Survey - Agreement by Ethnicity
*Indicate reverse-ordered agreement. Only those questions with responses of Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, and Strongly Agree are included. Answers for groups with 10 or less students have been redacted.
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Scale Name Question Wording
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%D/SD %A/SASocial EmotionalLearning (SEL)
23. Most students in my school try to work out their disagreements with other studentsby talking to them.
24. *Most students in my school think it's OK to cheat if other students are cheating.
25. Most students in my school try to do a good job on school work even when it is notinteresting.
Student Support 6. My opinions are valued.
30. My teachers really care about me.
31. My teachers help me make up work after an excused absence.
32. My teachers give me feedback on my assignments that helps me improve my work.
35. *Adults in this school are often too busy to give students extra help.
36. Adults in this school apply the same rules to all students equally.
37. *I wish I went to a different school.
38. I can get extra help at school outside of my regular classes.
39. A counselor at this school has helped me plan for life after high school.
41. My school is committed to building the strengths of each student.
42. I have at least one teacher who makes me excited about the future.
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High School - Student Climate Survey - Agreement by Ethnicity
*Indicate reverse-ordered agreement. Only those questions with responses of Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, and Strongly Agree are included. Answers for groups with 10 or less students have been redacted.
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Question Wording Total 15-16
%D/SD %A/SA
14-15 15-16 Diff 14-15 15-16 Diff
High Expectations / Academic Rigor / Challenge
7. My school provides me with information about what I can expect from my courses, special programs, school activities,and school services (Parent-Student Handbook). 6,299
8. My school provides me with information about the expectations for school appropriate behavior and discipline policies(Parent-Student Handbook). 6,298
27. My teachers often connect what I am learning to life outside the classroom. 6,290
28. My teachers encourage students to share their ideas about things we are studying in class. 6,278
29. My teachers often require me to explain my answers. 6,270
33. My teachers often assign homework that helps me learn. 6,256
34. My teachers think all students can do challenging school work. 6,266
40. When students in this school already know the material that is being taught, the teacher gives them more advancedassignments. 6,238
43. Classes at this school are preparing me for my future. 6,217
44. In my classes, we often discuss different interpretations of things we read. 6,191
45. Students in this school are expected to take four years of math. 6,179
46. Students in this school are expected to take four years of science. 6,188
47. Students in this school are encouraged to take advanced classes, such as honors, Advanced Placement (AP), orInternational Baccalaureate (IB), or classes that lead to professional certification. 6,166
Safe & Respectful School Climate
1. *I worry about crime and violence in school. 6,410
2. *Students at this school are often bullied. 6,388
3. *Students at this school are often teased or picked on. 6,370
4. *Students at this school are often bullied because of certain characteristics (for example, their race, religion, weight, orsexual orientation.) 6,373
5. *I sometimes stay home because I don't feel safe at school. 6,372
12. *Most students in my school don't really care about each other. 6,336
13. *Most students in my school like to put others down. 6,350
14. *Most students in my school don't get along together very well. 6,331
15. Most students in my school treat each other with respect. 6,339
26. Most students in my school respect students from all cultures and races. 6,280
21.6% 22.6% 1.0% 78.4% 77.4% -1.0%
17.9% 18.0% 0.1% 82.1% 82.0% -0.1%
39.1% 40.1% 1.0% 60.9% 59.9% -1.0%
23.4% 22.0% -1.5% 76.6% 78.0% 1.5%
15.3% 13.5% -1.8% 84.7% 86.5% 1.8%
33.5% 34.8% 1.3% 66.5% 65.2% -1.3%
28.5% 24.6% -3.9% 71.5% 75.4% 3.9%
40.7% 40.6% -0.1% 59.3% 59.4% 0.1%
31.0% 33.2% 2.2% 69.0% 66.8% -2.2%
28.3% 28.3% 0.0% 71.7% 71.7% 0.0%
12.5% 12.1% -0.4% 87.5% 87.9% 0.4%
42.1% 42.1% 0.0% 57.9% 57.9% 0.0%
19.4% 18.7% -0.7% 80.6% 81.3% 0.7%
64.3% 63.8% -0.5% 35.7% 36.2% 0.5%
62.1% 66.7% 4.6% 37.9% 33.3% -4.6%
51.8% 55.5% 3.7% 48.2% 44.5% -3.7%
58.3% 62.2% 3.9% 41.7% 37.8% -3.9%
89.8% 89.0% -0.7% 10.2% 11.0% 0.7%
53.3% 54.6% 1.3% 46.7% 45.4% -1.3%
64.3% 67.1% 2.8% 35.7% 32.9% -2.8%
63.6% 64.4% 0.8% 36.4% 35.6% -0.8%
37.5% 36.0% -1.5% 62.5% 64.0% 1.5%
29.8% 27.5% -2.2% 70.2% 72.5% 2.2%
High School - Student Climate Survey - Overall Agreement by Question and Year
School: All
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Question Wording Total 15-16
%D/SD %A/SA
14-15 15-16 Diff 14-15 15-16 Diff
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
16. Most students in my school stop and think before doing anything when they get angry. 6,322
17. Most students in my school do their share of the work when we have group projects. 6,321
18. *Most students in my school give up when they can't solve a problem easily. 6,309
19. *Most students in my school get into arguments when they disagree with people. 6,306
20. Most students in my school do their best, even when their school work is difficult. 6,286
21. *Most students in my school think it's OK to fight if someone insults them. 6,248
22. Most students in my school do all their homework. 6,311
23. Most students in my school try to work out their disagreements with other students by talking to them. 6,309
24. *Most students in my school think it's OK to cheat if other students are cheating. 6,288
25. Most students in my school try to do a good job on school work even when it is not interesting. 6,292
Student Support
6. My opinions are valued. 6,288
30. My teachers really care about me. 6,243
31. My teachers help me make up work after an excused absence. 6,272
32. My teachers give me feedback on my assignments that helps me improve my work. 6,278
35. *Adults in this school are often too busy to give students extra help. 6,248
36. Adults in this school apply the same rules to all students equally. 6,251
37. *I wish I went to a different school. 6,222
38. I can get extra help at school outside of my regular classes. 6,232
39. A counselor at this school has helped me plan for life after high school. 6,225
41. My school is committed to building the strengths of each student. 6,158
42. I have at least one teacher who makes me excited about the future. 6,148
65.0% 64.3% -0.7% 35.0% 35.7% 0.7%
43.0% 43.0% 0.0% 57.0% 57.0% 0.0%
51.4% 51.5% 0.1% 48.6% 48.5% -0.1%
33.1% 33.8% 0.8% 66.9% 66.2% -0.8%
40.9% 38.5% -2.4% 59.1% 61.5% 2.4%
42.8% 43.8% 1.0% 57.2% 56.2% -1.0%
70.3% 70.6% 0.3% 29.7% 29.4% -0.3%
57.6% 57.4% -0.2% 42.4% 42.6% 0.2%
55.9% 56.8% 0.8% 44.1% 43.2% -0.8%
41.5% 40.0% -1.6% 58.5% 60.0% 1.6%
68.1% 33.5% -34.6% 31.9% 66.5% 34.6%
30.5% 30.3% -0.2% 69.5% 69.7% 0.2%
38.3% 37.6% -0.7% 61.7% 62.4% 0.7%
24.8% 24.0% -0.8% 75.2% 76.0% 0.8%
58.7% 60.4% 1.7% 41.3% 39.6% -1.7%
44.2% 41.2% -3.0% 55.8% 58.8% 3.0%
63.9% 64.9% 1.0% 36.1% 35.1% -1.0%
27.8% 27.5% -0.3% 72.2% 72.5% 0.3%
46.6% 41.6% -5.0% 53.4% 58.4% 5.0%
29.9% 30.9% 1.0% 70.1% 69.1% -1.0%
26.1% 25.3% -0.8% 73.9% 74.7% 0.8%
High School - Student Climate Survey - Overall Agreement by Question and Year
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