Teens and Their Schooling Perspectives: A National Polling Report [September 2023]

This poll was conducted between August 18-August 27, 2023 among a national sample of 1,000 Teens. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of Teens based on gender, age, race, and region. Results from the full survey have a measure of precision of plus or minus 3.3 percentage points. Among the key findings are: (1) Less than 60 percent of teens say their schools offer mental health services, and less than half say their schools offer online class options; (2) The proportion of teens who have heard "a lot" or "some" about ChatGPT has risen sharply since March -- toward nearly 60 percent; (3) Compared to March, teens reported feeling much more positively in a number of ways. Their reported net improvements with anxiety and stress have increased most but continue to be the lowest rated categories; and (4) One in four teens either say they have no specific post-high school plans or do not know what they will do. This report highlights: (1) Teen Perspectives; (2) Schooling Experiences; (3) Support For Teens; and (4) Survey Profile and Demographics.