Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Tustin Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School47.9%48.7%38.6%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.1%22.6%22.5%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.1%0.0%0.2%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.3%0.5%0.4%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.8%0.5%0.8%N/A
Had to Work0.1%0.0%0.1%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.8%0.3%0.6%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.2%0.2%0.3%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.1%0.0%0.2%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.2%0.4%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.3%0.1%0.6%N/A
Was Suspended0.3%0.2%0.1%N/A
Other Reason9.3%8.6%8.8%N/A
Two or More Reasons16.7%18.1%26.4%N/A