Is Social Media Affecting Students in SDHS?
As many schools and states enforce cell phone bans in schools. How is social media affecting SDHS?
Christopher Trudeau
San Diego, CA – September 12, 2025
Social media is affecting students in school is what many staff and teachers will say, but what is the reason? Researchers claim students' grades are plummeting, mental health is draining, and attention span is decreasing. How do students feel social media is affecting them, in San Diego High School?
In California, many counties and school districts are banning the use of cell phones in school or restricting their cell phone use in some way. One of the main reasons is due to social media, but many sources suggest that social media is addictive. Students in San Diego High School were observed if they were on social media during lunch, in passing period, or class time. Students were on their phones watching videos from a social media source via TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. Students were also found making a TikTok video near the 900 and 1000 building during class time.
Many students on campus will have their phone out in their hand or in their sight. Social Media plays a big part in phone use due to many students wanting entertainment or even to record memories. San Diego High School has recently changed the cell phone policy due to social media affecting students in San Diego High School. Many students cannot even keep social media away, not even for a minute. Many students keep social media around them 24/7.