Student and School Health Data
The Office of Student Health and Wellness collects student and school health-related data.This includes data collected through the Healthy CPS survey, the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, School Health Profiles, and the Illinois Youth Survey. These data are used by CPS and external partners for research, policy, advocacy work, and more.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
About YRBS
The CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) collects district-level data from a sample of high school and middle school students to monitor the prevalence of youth behaviors that most influence health. Topics covered include substance use, dietary behaviors, physical activity, sexual behaviors, mental health, and more. These data are used to determine health needs and improve youth-based health programs. Data is collected in school settings every other year during odd years and is completely anonymous. If you would like to access data before the 2017 YRBS administration, please email yrbschicago@cps.edu.
Accessing Chicago YRBS Data
Healthy CPS
About Healthy CPS
Healthy CPS is an initiative that seeks to eliminate health-related barriers by providing schools with guidance and support to adhere to state and district health and wellness policies. Each school is expected to complete a Healthy CPS survey at the end of each school year to assess their Healthy CPS alignment status.
Accessing Healthy CPS Data
You can download a school's Healthy CPS Report via the school's public profile.
- Search for the School Name
- Click the "Downloads," tab
- Scroll to the "Other" section" at the bottom of the page
- Find "Healthy CPS Reports." Healthy CPS Reports are not available for School Year 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 due to COVID-19.
School Health Profiles (SHP)
About SHP
The CDC’s School Health Profiles (SHP) collects data from school principals and teachers assessing health policies and practices in middle schools and high schools. Topics covered include school health education requirements, school-based health services, practices related to bullying and sexual harassment, and more. Data is collected every other year during even years. If you would like to access data before the 2020 SHP administration, please email schoolhealthprofiles@cps.edu.
Accessing Chicago SHP Data
Illinois Youth Survey (IYS)
About IYS
Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) is a self-report survey administered in schools every other year during even years. Funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, the IYS is open to all schools in Illinois with 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students. The IYS gathers information about a variety of health and social indicators including substance use, bullying, school climate, nutrition, and physical activity.
Accessing IYS Data
- Individual school reports are provided to principals through a secure online portal
- Aggregated reports (including Chicago community area and county reports) are posted on the IYS website.
ISBE Immunization and Health Exam Compliance Report
On November 15th of each year, Chicago Public Schools reports on student compliance with legally required immunizations and health exams to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The numbers reported are as of October 15th, per state requirements, using a template provided by ISBE.
Download the most recent reports below:
CPS Immunization and Health Exam ISBE Submission, 2025-2026 (xlsx)
CPS Immunization and Health Exam ISBE Submission, 2025-2026 (pdf)
Contact Us
For questions about CPS student health data, please contact OSHW@cps.edu.