Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Anaheim Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School53.9%53.4%48.1%24.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.8%20.4%21.2%26.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.1%0.2%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.6%0.8%0.7%1.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.2%1.1%1.2%2.4%
Had to Work0.2%0.2%0.3%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.0%0.8%0.6%1.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.3%0.2%0.2%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.1%0.2%0.0%0.5%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.1%0.1%0.5%1.5%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.2%0.3%0.5%1.5%
Was Suspended0.2%0.2%0.2%0.0%
Other Reason8.4%7.3%7.2%11.2%
Two or More Reasons13.1%15.1%19.4%29.6%