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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Teen Participation in Extracurricular Activities
Measurement Period: 2021-2022
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This indicator shows the percentage of high school students who participate in any extracurricular activities at school. Extracurricular activities include the likes of sports, band, drama, clubs, and student government.
Why is this important?
Participating in extracurricular activities has many benefits for adolescent development. Extracurricular activities include the likes of sports, band, drama, clubs, and student government. These activities provide opportunities for adolescents to engage in challenging tasks and learn valuable skills, form close relationships with prosocial peers and non-familial adults, and develop positive identities. Participation in extracurricular activities can lead to improved educational and risky behavior outcomes.
25.5%
Source:
Maryland Youth Risk Behavior Survey/Youth Tobacco Survey
Measurement period: 2021-2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: May 2024
Measurement period: 2021-2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: May 2024
Compared to
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Data Source
- Maryland Youth Risk Behavior Survey/Youth Tobacco Survey
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Community / Social Environment, Health Behaviors, Teens