Every other year, the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) administers the Healthy Youth Survey to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. Because of COVID-19, the 2020 survey was sent out in 2021 instead. The survey covers drug use, physical health, sexual behavior, violence and mental health. Participation is optional and answers are completely anonymous. In 2021, 342 of 392 Inglemoor sophomores took the survey and 291 of 400 seniors participated.
This data is reviewed by administrators at the district and school level, such as Principal Adam Desautels, the School Nurse Carol Ward, the counselors and the security department. Results that stand out are usually used to petition for changes in budget from the district or to redirect efforts towards solving problems based on the results. The purpose of the Healthy Youth Survey is to give the administration a more accurate view of student life and allow resources to be used to their fullest extent.
