Georgia Student Health Survey
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is a national leader in collection and analysis of school climate data through the implementation of its annual Georgia Student Health Survey (GSHS). This is an anonymous, statewide survey instrument developed by many divisions within the GaDOE and in collaboration with GA DPH and Georgia State University. The GSHS identifies safety and health issues that have a negative impact on student achievement and school climate.
- Substance Use
- Age of First Use
- Location of Substance Use
- Substance Use Prevalence
- Alcohol
- Marijuana
- Other Drugs
- Prescription Drugs
- Tobacco
- Availability of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs
- Access to Substances
- Individual Risk Factors
- Victimization
- Risky Behavior
- Mental Health
- Depression/Anxiety
- Self-Harm
- Self-Harm
- Attempt
- Suicide
- Plans/Thoughts
- Individual Protective Factors
- Perceptions of Disapproval
- Perceptions of Harm
- Trusted Adult at School
- Violent Behavior
Notes:
Specifically, grades 6-12. Age is not included in the dataset.
Notes:
Data is also available by school system or individual school.
Current Data Format
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/GSHS-II/Pages/GSHS-Results.aspx
Comparable to National Dataset?
Yes - some substance abuse questions in line with SAMHSA
Data Owners
Strategic Data Need
Evaluating prevention project outcomes, assess trends in youth substance use and suicide behaviors
Strengths
Includes all Georgia public school students
Limitations
Data is self-reported, does not include out-of-school youth or private school students, permission needed by agencies outside DOE to access numbers lower than 6
Citation
Georgia Student Health Survey (GSHS), Georgia Department of Education, Office of Whole Child Supports. 2008-2022. Available at https://www.gadoe.org/wholechild/GSHS-II/Pages/GSHS-Results.aspx