Most students today complain of being tired daily, and it’s becoming a common problem in schools. Between early start times, extracurriculars, and a heavy workload, students aren’t getting enough rest. PubMed Central wrote an article about how students don’t get enough sleep.

School schedules play a major role in why students are always feeling tired. For most high school students, school starts around 7:25 in the morning, forcing them to wake up before their bodies are ready. Bailey Kunnkel wrote an article in 2024 about why students are tired in the winter.

Teenagers naturally have a later sleep schedule, and waking up so early can disrupt their whole day. “Even when I try to go to bed early, I can’t fall asleep for at least an hour,” said Vania Jafari, a sophomore. 

Another reason is the amount of homework and extracurricular activities students have. After being in school for 7-8 hours, they then go to sports practices, clubs, work, or other activities. By the time they are done, they still have to eat, do homework, and get ready for bed, leaving them little to no time to rest. 

Students also have mental fatigue after focusing in school for hours. They have to sit quietly and retain information. Even without physical activity, this mental effort leaves students feeling like they got less sleep than they did.

Being constantly tired affects students in school and out of school. It makes it harder to focus in school and can lead to lower grades and increased stress. Because school is so mentally draining, students can feel unmotivated to do anything once they get home. The National Institute of Health wrote an article about irregular sleep patterns and how they affect adolescents. 

Overall, students are always tired because of early mornings, late nights, and a busy schedule.

Eva Butenko, staff writer