The main variable of interest in the study is educational apathy with contributing factors that can include: mental health, socioeconomic status, school environment, academic performance, remote and in-person learning experiences, attendance, parental involvement, personal circumstances, home environment, and peer/social media influences. The participants will be high school students in South Dakota who have experienced education both pre and post-COVID-19 pandemic. The research aims to identify and analyze factors that lead to educational apathy to inform or enhance mitigation strategies and student learning and performance.