Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Placer Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A50.7%39.8%15.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A20.6%21.6%21.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.6%0.6%2.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.4%1.0%0.0%
Had to WorkN/A0.1%0.1%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.9%0.9%1.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.2%0.3%1.3%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.1%0.1%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.0%0.4%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.2%0.3%0.0%
Was SuspendedN/A0.1%0.3%1.3%
Other ReasonN/A11.3%11.4%13.2%
Two or More ReasonsN/A14.9%23.1%43.4%