How much sleep should a 17 year old male get?

Varies: Generally 8-10 hours, more if you do strenuous exercise.

? growing?: During the growing years a teen needs 9 or more hours of sleep per 24 hrs. Growth spurts and physically demanding activities can add to the need. Failure to keep up with the sleep requirement can show up in a variety of ways. Poor academic performance in school, sleep walking, etc.Once you quit growing and have a stable schedule you can usually get by on 8.