Journal of School Health

Aims & Scope

Journal of School Health is published 12 times a year on behalf of the American School Health Association.

It addresses practice, theory, and research related to the health and well-being of school-aged youth.

The journal is a top-tiered resource for professionals who work toward providing students with the programs, services, and environment they need for good health and academic success.

View Aims & Scope

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5500

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	897

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.922

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	100

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, Medicine and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Relationships Matter: Linking Teacher Support to Student Engagement and Achievement

  Citation: 983

  Authors: Adena M., James P.

• Extending the School Grounds?—Bullying Experiences in Cyberspace

  Citation: 877

  Authors: Jaana, Elisheva F.

• Promoting School Connectedness: Evidence from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health

  Citation: 706

  Authors: Clea A., James M., Robert W.

• Measuring Student Relationships to School: Attachment, Bonding, Connectedness, and Engagement

  Citation: 589

  Authors: Heather P.

• Physical Education and Sport in Schools: A Review of Benefits and Outcomes

  Citation: 555

  Authors: Richard

• The Importance of Bonding to School for Healthy Development: Findings from the Social Development Research Group

  Citation: 552

  Authors: Richard F., Sabrina, Charles B., J. David

• Cyberbullying and Self-Esteem*

  Citation: 473

  Authors: Justin W., Sameer

• The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model: A New Approach for Improving Educational Attainment and Healthy Development for Students

  Citation: 394

  Authors: Theresa C., Holly, William, Stephanie, Wayne

• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adolescent School Victimization: Implications for Young Adult Health and Adjustment

  Citation: 349

  Authors: Stephen T., Caitlin, Russell B., Rafael M., Jorge

• School Connectedness and the Transition Into and Out of Health‐Risk Behavior Among Adolescents: A Comparison of Social Belonging and Teacher Support

  Citation: 348

  Authors: Clea, Christina

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