The surveys, conducted in the fall of odd-numbered years, are supported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS), the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), and an advisory group of state and local stakeholders. The surveys are administered by a team of researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health (CSPH) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
CDPHE focuses on statewide and regional survey results, while the CSPH Survey Team aids schools and districts with accessing and interpreting their local results.
Click here to learn more about the Smart Source Survey, including methodology, use of data, and how this resource complements the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey.
Healthy Kids Colorado Survey:
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Methodology. Spanish coming soon.
Statewide and regional data:
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State and Regional results featuring Interactive 2013-2019 Data Dashboard.
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2019 Paired Indicator Report featuring statewide HKCS and Smart Source data.
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Shared Risk and Protective Factor Profiles on scientifically-validated risk and protective factors that influence the likelihood of substance abuse, violence, and mental health outcomes.
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More 2019 Statewide Reports and Infographics coming soon!
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For statewide and regional data requests, visit CDPHE’s data request system or contact cdphe.healthstatistics@state.co.us.
For Schools and School Districts:
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CDPHE does not have access to data at the school or district level.
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For school or district data requests, contact the CSPH Survey Team at CSPHSurveyTeam@cuanschutz.edu.
2021 HKCS Survey Information
Administration of the HKCS occurs in the fall of odd-numbered years. School districts can modify the survey to meet the needs of their community. With skip logic and different high school modules, not all students are asked all questions.
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2021 Parent/Guardian Information Letter (English and Spanish) sent prior to survey administration
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Frequently Asked Questions - For Parents and Guardians
2020 HKCS Supplement: COVID-19
During the fall of 2020, select middle and high schools were invited to participate in a small, supplemental administration to measure the impact of COVID-19 on the health of young people.