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

Year(s): 2017-2019

La Habra City Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School57.4%47.9%42.5%47.4%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)14.9%21.1%22.5%27.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep4.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%2.5%1.1%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%4.2%5.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs2.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended2.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason6.4%5.6%2.5%8.4%
Two or More Reasons12.8%21.1%25.0%15.8%