Special to IFNRALEIGH — North Carolina public high school students reported improved outcomes in health and safety related behaviors according to the 2025 North Carolina High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), presented to the State Board of Education. “The 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey reflects meaningful progress, particularly in improving student safety and reducing several risky behaviors,” N.C. The weighted results are representative of regular public and charter high school students in grades 9 through 12. Nearly 30% of students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness during the previous year, and 11.4% reported seriously considering suicide. North Carolina’s 2025 high school survey consisted of 120 questions and was administered using procedures designed to protect student privacy and ensure anonymous, voluntary participation.