In 2019, around 9.8 percent of the students at public schools in the United States reported that gangs are a problem at their school. A further 15.8 percent of American Indian/Alaska Native students reported that gangs were a problem at their school.
Percentage of students reporting gang problems at their school during the previous 12 months in 2019, by school sector and ethnic group
Characteristic
Percentage of students
American Indian/Alaska Native
15.8%
Black
14.7%
Hispanic
12.5%
Public
9.8%
Two or more races
9.1%
Total
9%
White
6.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5.3%
0%2.5%5%7.5%10%12.5%15%17.5%
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All gangs, whether or not they are involved in violent or illegal activity, are included. “At school” includes the school building, on school property, on a school bus, or going to and from school.
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