Major Problems at Public K-12 Schools
(% saying each of the following is a _______ among students who attend their school)
Major
problem
Minor
problem
Poverty
53
38
91
Chronic absenteeism
49
42
91
Anxiety and depression
48
47
95
Bullying
20
67
87
Drug use
14
36
50
School fights
12
47
59
Alcohol use
4
33
37
Gangs
3
24
27
