Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Western Placer Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School42.4%43.2%30.4%20.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)26.3%28.2%25.3%35.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.2%0.7%0.3%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.9%0.7%0.9%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.6%0.7%0.6%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.3%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.3%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.4%1.6%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.4%0.0%0.6%0.0%
Was Suspended0.2%0.2%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason10.3%7.3%8.9%10.0%
Two or More Reasons18.4%18.6%30.7%35.0%