11 Facts about School Violence

Approximately 38% of public schools reported at least one incident of violence to police during 2005-2006.
About 24% of high school students knew of gangs at their schools in 2005.
In the same year, students ages 12-18 were the victims of about 628,200 violent crimes at school, including rape, aggravated assault, and robbery.
About 30% report being bullied, being a bully or both.
Young people who bully are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol, and get into fights.
Middle school students are more than twice as likely as high school students to be affected by school violence.
About 7% of eighth graders stay home at least once a month to avoid a bully.
Approximately 22% of urban 11 and 12-year-olds know at least one person their age in a gang.
During the past seven years, 116 students were killed in 109 separate incidents at school – an average of 16.5 student homicides each year.
Nearly 50% of homicide perpetrators gave some type of warning signal, including making a threat or leaving a note, prior to the event.
Most school-associated violent deaths occur during transition times – before and after the school day and during lunch.

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