Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Alvord Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School37.1%39.0%N/AN/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.4%22.7%N/AN/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.7%0.0%N/AN/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.2%1.1%N/AN/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.7%2.1%N/AN/A
Had to Work0.2%0.0%N/AN/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.7%1.9%N/AN/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.2%0.0%N/AN/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.3%N/AN/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%N/AN/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.2%0.0%N/AN/A
Was Suspended0.2%0.3%N/AN/A
Other Reason12.1%9.9%N/AN/A
Two or More Reasons24.1%22.7%N/AN/A