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Student Risk Scoring

Last updated on Apr 17, 2026

Student Risk Scoring

Student Risk Scoring is KyberGate's proactive safety feature that assigns a risk level to each student based on their online behavior patterns. Instead of waiting for a crisis, Risk Scoring helps you identify students who may need support before a situation escalates.

Before You Begin

  • You need Admin, Counselor, or Safety Officer role to view Risk Scores
  • Risk Scoring is enabled by default but can be configured in Settings
  • Risk Scores are updated daily based on the previous 30 days of activity
  • This feature is designed to support student safety, not to punish students

How Risk Scoring Works

KyberGate analyzes multiple behavioral signals to calculate each student's risk score:

Behavioral Signals

  • Safety alert frequency — How often KyberPulse alerts trigger for this student
  • Alert severity — Self-harm and violence keywords weigh more heavily than general policy violations
  • Search patterns — Searches related to concerning topics (depression, self-harm, violence)
  • Filter bypass attempts — Frequent attempts to access blocked content
  • Time-of-day activity — Unusual activity patterns (e.g., consistently active during late hours)
  • AI conversation content — Concerning themes in AI chat interactions

Risk Levels

Students are categorized into four levels:

  • 🟢 Low Risk (0-25) — Normal activity patterns, no concerning signals
  • 🟡 Moderate Risk (26-50) — Some concerning signals detected, worth monitoring
  • 🟠 Elevated Risk (51-75) — Multiple concerning signals, recommend counselor review
  • 🔴 High Risk (76-100) — Significant concerning activity, immediate attention recommended

Viewing Risk Scores

  1. Navigate to Reports → Student Risk Scores
  2. The dashboard shows:
    • All students sorted by risk level (highest first)
    • Risk score trend (improving, stable, or worsening)
    • Last alert date
    • Number of active alerts
  3. Click any student to see their detailed risk profile

Student Risk Profile

The individual profile includes:

  • Current risk score with 30-day trend graph
  • Contributing factors — which signals are driving the score
  • Recent alerts — KyberPulse alerts for this student
  • Activity timeline — visual representation of concerning activity
  • Recommended actions — suggested next steps based on the risk level

Responding to Risk Scores

For Elevated and High Risk Students

  1. Review the contributing factors — understand what's driving the score
  2. Check recent alerts — read the specific KyberPulse alerts
  3. Consult with the counselor — share the risk profile (use the "Share" button to send a secure link)
  4. Document your response — add notes to the student's profile about actions taken
  5. Monitor for changes — set up notifications for score changes

Notifications

Configure automatic notifications when:

  • A student's risk level changes (e.g., Moderate → Elevated)
  • A High Risk student is detected
  • A risk score increases by more than 20 points in a week

Privacy and Ethics

Risk Scoring is a sensitive feature. KyberGate builds in safeguards:

  • Limited access — only designated safety roles can view scores
  • No permanent record — scores are calculated from recent activity only (30-day window)
  • Contextual, not punitive — scores are meant to identify students who need help, not to discipline
  • Audit trail — all access to risk scores is logged

Tips

  • Focus on trends, not numbers: A student going from 20 to 45 is more concerning than a student who's been at 45 for weeks
  • Don't rely solely on technology: Risk Scoring is a tool to supplement, not replace, human judgment and relationships
  • Calibrate with your team: Discuss what actions your school takes at each risk level so everyone responds consistently
  • Review weekly: Include Risk Score review in your weekly safety team meetings

Troubleshooting

  • Risk score seems too high? Review the contributing factors. A single severe alert can spike the score temporarily
  • Score not updating? Scores update daily. If a student's activity has changed, wait 24 hours for the score to recalculate
  • Can't access Risk Scores? Your account needs the Admin, Counselor, or Safety Officer role

Related Articles

  • KyberPulse: Real-Time Safety Alerts
  • Understanding Activity Logs
  • Weekly Report Card