School climate perceived in secondary students who study in public, subsidized and private schools in Valparaiso city

Abstract

An investigation was conducted in secondary school students who study in Valparaíso city. 1075 students (males and females) answered the School Environment Questionnaire (CECSCE). In general terms, students perceive a moderate social environment in the school. Additionally they considered than the school center atmosphere is better than the one of the school teachers. Furthermore, female students perceived better school climate than male students. Differences per type of school were analyzed. A worst social climate perception was observed in public schools in comparison with subsidized and private schools. There were not interactive effects between gender and type of school on perceptions of school social climate.