Buffalo Public Schools' Department of Social Emotional and Wellness Supports has conducted the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) every odd year since 2011. The information gathered from students in Grades 6-12 will be used to improve health and well-being for our students. The YRBS was developed to monitor health behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth in the US. 

Why the Youth Risk Survey is being taken?
There are many benefits of collecting this type of data from Buffalo Public School students, particularly to identify (by school, by age, by sex, etc.) areas of greatest need for health programs and services. This data will assist the District and your school’s Whole Child Well- Being Team in creating programs that address the needs of student and families they serve as well as in monitoring progress toward achieving health objectives and improved academic outcomes.

Students in grades 6-12 in Buffalo Public Schools will be taking the survey during this window. Questions to the survey can be viewed by clicking the links below.

2025 MS Survey Questions

2025 HS Survey Questions

Please note these buttons will only be active during the survey window. Students in grades 6-8 should take the MS YRBS. Students in grades 9-12 should take the HS YRBS.

If you do not want your student to take part in the Youth Risk Behavior, please complete the opt-out provided by your school.