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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Placer Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School31.5%40.7%37.4%49.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)19.4%20.3%21.5%21.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep2.4%0.7%0.4%0.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.6%1.5%1.2%0.4%
Had to Work0.0%0.5%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.6%1.7%1.0%0.8%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School1.2%0.2%0.2%0.2%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.2%0.2%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.6%0.5%0.2%0.1%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School1.2%0.0%0.2%0.2%
Was Suspended1.2%0.5%0.0%0.1%
Other Reason12.7%8.6%11.0%11.5%
Two or More Reasons28.5%24.5%26.7%15.7%