Impact
Learn how Challenge Success has had a positive impact on student outcomes.


THE PROBLEM WE ARE WORKING TO SOLVE
K-12 students are struggling with their well-being, engagement, and belonging.
Results of our high school well-being surveys reveal:
- 95% are chronically sleep deprived
- 8 in 10 experienced a stress-related health symptom in the last month
- 3/4 feel chronically worried and pressured about doing well in school
- 87% are not fully engaged in their learning
- HALF don’t feel accepted at their school
- 1 in 4 doesn’t have a trusted adult connection at school
OUR IMPACT
Our partner schools have learned to apply our research in school settings to improve student well-being, belonging, and engagement with learning. Through our co-design model we have partnered with many types of schools: public, private/independent, religiously-affiliated, charter, magnet, single-gender, boarding, and more. Students and educators who have engaged with Challenge Success show improvement in a number of ways. A few examples of our direct impact include:
- Reduced stress, more sleep, and more balance
- Increased engagement in learning
- Increased teacher support
- Improved sense of belonging and connection
- Increased academic integrity (less cheating)
- Greater understanding of the importance of finding the right fit for post-secondary education
CASE STUDIES
Dover-Sherborn High School
Discover how Dover-Sherborn High School, a public high school in Massachusetts, decreased student worry and developed…
Kent Denver School
See how Kent Denver, an independent school in Colorado, made changes to their school schedule…
Tustin Unified School District
After working with Challenge Success, Tustin Unified School District showed measurable impact on student outcomes….
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHTS
Explore more highlights from our partner schools.

Student Story: I Believe In the Mission of Challenge Success
A student shares how Challenge Success shaped his high school experience.
