Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Parent Education Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Brea-Olinda Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School35.7%48.9%48.4%55.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)33.3%23.4%24.6%25.2%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%1.6%0.2%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School4.8%0.0%2.4%0.5%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.1%0.0%0.5%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.2%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%1.1%0.0%0.2%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%1.1%0.0%0.2%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason2.4%7.4%4.0%5.1%
Two or More Reasons23.8%17.0%19.0%13.1%