Hawaii is working to ensure its schools are safe and supportive. This page features school climate information for Hawaii, including a list of grants the State has received; State discipline and bullying policies; data for a selection of indicators; and related news articles.
Grants Received
State Grant Programs
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law in 2015. The Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program falls under ESSA, subpart 1 of Title IV, Part A. The SSAE program is intended to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing the capacity of State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and local communities to provide all students with access to a well-rounded education; improve school conditions for student learning; and improve the use of technology to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students. States receive funds in the form of block grants and then fund local education agencies. To learn more, visit the T4PA Center website.
In 2020, the State of Nevada Department of Education received a School-Based Mental Health Services grant. This state is using this 5-year grant to increase the number of qualified (i.e., licensed, certified, well-trained, or credentialed, as defined in the notice inviting applications) mental health service providers that provide school-based mental health services to students in local educational agencies (LEAs) with demonstrated need. To find out more about this grant, visit: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/05/28/2020-11388/applicat....
In 2019, the Hawai'i State Department of Education (HIDOE) received a Trauma Recovery Demonstration grant. HIDOE is using this 5-year grant to support model programs that enable a student from a low-income family (as defined in this notice) who has experienced trauma that negatively affects the student's educational experience to access the trauma-specific mental-health services from the provider that best meets the student's needs. The parent (as defined in this notice) of such a student from a low-income family may request services on behalf of the student. To find out more about this program, visit: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/07/05/2019-14408/applications-for-new-awards-trauma-recovery-demonstration-grant-program.
In 2014, the Hawai'i State Department of Education (HIDOE) received a Project AWARE grant through the Now is the Time initiative. HIDOE used this 5-year grant to 1) train adults on responding to mental health issues when interacting with school-aged youth, 2) connect children, youth and families who required support to appropriate mental health services, and 3) implement Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid in State and local training programs. For more information about this grant, go to: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/sm-21-006.
In 2014, the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) received a School Climate Transformation grant. With this 5-year grant, HIDOE developed state-wide support systems and provided technical assistance to schools on implementing evidence-based multi-tiered behavioral frameworks. The primary goal was to improve behavioral outcomes and learning conditions for all students. To find out more about this grant go to: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/schoolclimatelea/index.html.
Indicator 1: Threatened or Injured with a Weapon on School Property
Indicator 1: Percentage of High School Students Who Reported They Had Been Threatened or Injured with a Weapon (For Example, a Gun, Knife, or Club) on School Property One or More Times During the 12 Months Before the Survey
This state did not have data for this indicator in 2013, 2015, 2017, or 2019.
Citation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data. Available at https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/results.htm. Accessed on July 7, 2021.
| Indicator 1: Threatened or Injured with a Weapon on School Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Hawaii | US |
| 2009 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| 2011 | 6.3 | 7.4 |
Indicator 2: Involved in Physical Fight on School Property
Indicator 2: Percentage of High School Students Who Reported Having Been in a Physical Fight on School Property One or More Times During the 12 Months Before the Survey
This state did not have data for this indicator in 2013, 2015, 2017, or 2019.
Citation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data. Available at https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/results.htm. Accessed on July 7, 2021.
| Indicator 2: Involved in Physical Fight on School Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Hawaii | US |
| 2009 | 10.2 | 11.1 |
| 2011 | 8.1 | 12.0 |
Indicator 3: Offered, Sold, or Given Illegal Drugs on School Property
Indicator 3: Percentage of High School Students Who Reported that they Were Offered, Sold, or Given an Illegal Drug by Someone on School Property During the 12 Months Before the Survey
This state did not have data for this indicator in 2017 or 2019.
Citation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data. Available at https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/results.htm. Accessed on July 7, 2021.
| Indicator 3: Offered, Sold, or Given Illegal Drugs on School Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Hawaii | US |
| 2009 | 36.1 | 22.7 |
| 2011 | 31.7 | 25.6 |
| 2013 | 31.2 | 22.1 |
| 2015 | 25.4 | 21.7 |
Indicator 4: Seriously Considered Attempting Suicide
Indicator 4: Percentage of High School Students Who Reported They Seriously Considered Attempting Suicide During the 12 Months Before the Survey
Citation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data. Available at https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/results.htm. Accessed on July 7, 2021.
| Indicator 4: Seriously Considered Attempting Suicide | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Hawaii | US |
| 2009 | 18.9 | 15.8 |
| 2011 | 16.1 | 15.8 |
| 2013 | 16.9 | 17.0 |
| 2015 | 16.0 | 17.7 |
| 2017 | 16.0 | 17.2 |
| 2019 | 16.7 | 18.8 |
Indicator 5: Did Not Participate in At Least 60 Minutes of Physical Activity
Indicator 5: Percentage of High School Students Who Reported Not Participating in at Least 60 Minutes of Physical Activity that Increased Their Heart Rate and Made Them Breathe Hard Some of the Time on at Least 1 Day During the 7 Days Before the Survey
Data for this indicator are not available before 2011.
Citation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data. Available at https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/results.htm. Accessed on July 7, 2021.
| Indicator 5: Did Not Participate in At Least 60 Minutes of Physical Activity | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Hawaii | US |
| 2011 | 18.5 | 13.8 |
| 2013 | 17.4 | 15.2 |
| 2015 | 18.0 | 14.3 |
| 2017 | 19.3 | 15.4 |
| 2019 | 19.5 | 17.0 |
Indicator 6: Did Not Eat Vegetables 7 Days Before the Survey
Indicator 6: Percentage of High School Students Who Reported They Did Not Eat Vegetables (e.g., Green Salad, Potatoes [Excluding French Fries, Fried Potatoes, or Potato Chips], Carrots, or Other Vegetables) During the 7 Days Before the Survey
Data for this indicator are not available before 2011. This state did not have data for this indicator in 2013 or 2015.
Citation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017 High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data. Available at https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/results.htm. Accessed on July 25, 2018.
| Indicator 6: Did Not Eat Vegetables 7 Days Before the Survey | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Hawaii | US |
| 2011 | 6.6 | 5.7 |
| 2017 | 8.4 | 7.2 |
| 2019 | 10.0 | 7.9 |