The percentage of high school relationships that last varies depending on the source. Here are some statistics from the search results:
- 63% of high schoolers have been on at least one date before they reach 12th grade.
- 57% of teenagers between 12 and 17 years old are regularly dating, and a third of them have a steady partner.
- Steady romantic relationships in high school typically last 6 months for 16-year-olds and about a year for 17 and 18-year-olds.
- Most high school relationships last between 5 months to 2 years depending on the age group.
- Only about 2% of high school relationships last.
- Less than 2% of people marry their first love.
- Only 25% of high school sweethearts last after graduation and make it to marriage.
- The high school sweetheart divorce rate is 54%, which is 21% higher than the average American rate of divorce.
In summary, the percentage of high school relationships that last is relatively low, with most relationships lasting between 5 months to 2 years and only about 2% of high school relationships resulting in marriage. The high school sweetheart divorce rate is also higher than the average American rate of divorce.
