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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Placer County Office Of Education (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School39.5%35.3%52.9%43.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)15.8%23.5%23.5%18.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%1.5%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%5.9%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%2.9%11.8%3.1%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%1.5%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%2.9%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 School2.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason2.6%5.9%0.0%15.4%
Two or More Reasons39.5%23.5%11.8%16.9%