LAUSD data shows student fights and threats higher than 4 years ago

While the Los Angeles Unified School District has made steady improvements to lower the number of students experiencing fights, threats, drug incidents, weapons issues and suicide risks, school safety experts warn the district has more work to do.
Student fights and threats are still significantly up compared to four years ago, according to LAUSD data.
In the 2025-2026 school year, there were 6,131 fights, a 21% jump from four years ago, and 4,015 student threats, an 11.5% increase from the 2022-2023 school year.
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