School Health Profiles Survey

School Health Profiles is a CDC-funded survey of middle and high school principals and lead health education teachers throughout the United States. It monitors school health policies and practices.

In spring 2022, states, school districts, territories, and tribes participated in data collection. Two questionnaires were used to collect data—one for school principals and one for lead health education teachers. The questionnaires were administered online to 334 regular public schools containing any of grades 6 through 12 in Minnesota. One or both questionnaires were from 84% of eligible sampled schools. Usable questionnaires were received from principals in 81% of schools and from lead health education teachers in 77% of schools.

• 2022 Trend Analysis Report (PDF)
• 2022 Weighted Principal Survey Results (PDF)
• 2022 Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results (PDF)

About the School Health Profiles

School Health Profiles is a CDC-funded survey of middle and high school principals and lead health education teachers throughout the United States. In Minnesota, The Minnesota Center for Health Statistics administers this survey biennially on a statewide sample of public schools.

This survey monitors the following areas:

• School health education requirements and content
• Physical education and physical activity
• Practices related to bullying and sexual harassment
• School health policies related to tobacco-use prevention and nutrition
• School-based health services
• Family engagement and community involvement
• School health coordination

State leaders and decision-makers use Profiles data to assess gaps in policies and practices that may impact student health and academic performance. 

Questions and more information

For Minnesota-specific data, questions regarding the administration of the survey, or to receive this information in a different format, please contact Health.Profiles@state.mn.us. 

Find nationwide reports, fact sheets, data requests, and additional information at: CDC: School Health Profiles.