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Teen Sleep Crisis: 77% of Students Sleep Deprived

3/2/2026

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  • In 2023, a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that 77% of U.S. high school students reported insufficient sleep, up from 69% in 2007.
  • The rise reflects more students sleeping five hours or less per night, increasing from 16% to 23%.
  • Researchers say early school start times contribute to the trend, and adjusting start times could improve teen sleep and mental health.