A Collected History of School Shootings in the United States

Explore the only History of School Shootings in the United States ever written (as of 2024); featuring an in depth look at every mass shooting on record that involved a school between from 1776 into the 21st century, with a particular focus on the incidents that have had the most cultural impact, such as Columbine, Sandy Hook, Isla Vista, Parkland, and Uvalde.

A Notorious Affair of Honor — William H. G. Butler – National Memorial to  Fallen Educators

We also look at the 5 most deadly mass shootings not to involve a school in “Other Mass Shootings,” and the “Trends and Conclusions” wrap up looks at patterns of motivational factors involved in mass shootings, and breaks down the statistics of mass shootings, with a focus on the statistical manipulations common to the subject.

As a bonus, although we did not look at 2023 or beyond as a whole, we’ve added a detailed examination of several incidents that have occured in recent years.

Other Mass Shootings