What are the four school-based threat levels?

• A. Unfounded, low, medium, high
• B. Low, medium, high, unfounded
• C. Unfounded, High, Medium, Low
• D. Unfounded, low, medium, very high

Answer: (A)

Understanding how school threat levels escalate helps you see why the sequence is unfounded, low, medium, high. Unfounded means there’s no credible threat after evaluation, so no action beyond routine monitoring is needed. Low indicates a minor concern with a small chance of harm, so basic precautions and closer observation are warranted. Medium signals a credible threat that could cause harm, requiring more thorough investigation and safety planning. High represents imminent danger, demanding immediate protective actions and possible involvement of authorities. This progression from no threat to the most serious level guides the proper response, which is why that order fits best.

Other options mix up the sequence or introduce nonstandard terms like “very high,” which don’t align with the established escalation pattern.