that is insane. in middle or high school, i never failed, decided i was gay, tried alcohol, or got drunk. i didn't try alcohol till i was 19.Headache in a Suitcase said:9% of students are failing school. 26% of children decide that they are gay. 22% of students are threatened by physical violence. 50% of eighth graders have tried alcohol. 25% of them have admitted to being drunk.