Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Fullerton Joint Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A49.9%41.2%28.4%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A20.9%20.7%24.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%0.5%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.7%0.8%2.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.6%1.1%2.1%
Had to WorkN/A0.1%0.1%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.6%0.7%1.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.1%0.2%0.5%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%0.1%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.2%0.5%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.2%0.5%0.0%
Was SuspendedN/A0.1%0.1%1.0%
Other ReasonN/A8.4%8.3%3.1%
Two or More ReasonsN/A18.1%25.8%36.1%