About Survey
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has funded the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) since 1993. The IYS is a self-report survey administered in school settings every other year. It is designed to gather information about a variety of health and social indicators including substance use and perceptions, bullying, school climate, nutrition, and physical activity.
The IYS delivers local data necessary for grant writing, program development,
and strategic planning.
The administration of the IYS has two major goals:
- To supply local data to schools and school districts throughout Illinois. The IYS is available to all eligible public and private schools in the state during even-numbered years at no cost. Each participating school is eligible to receive a report specific to their own students’ responses. These local reports provide critical information to school administrators, prevention professionals, and community members as they work to address issues in their communities.
- To provide a scientific estimate of health and social indicators for the state of Illinois. The IYS produces statewide reports based on a random sample representing 8th, 10th, and 12th graders in Illinois public schools.
Visit the Conducting Survey page to learn more about the IYS administration, parent notification, and equipment needed,