Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Banning Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School43.1%45.5%42.9%29.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.6%20.2%18.6%10.9%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.8%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.1%0.4%1.3%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.2%1.6%1.9%1.8%
Had to Work0.4%0.4%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.5%0.8%1.9%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%1.8%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.4%0.0%1.8%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.7%0.4%0.6%0.0%
Was Suspended0.4%1.2%1.3%0.0%
Other Reason10.1%6.6%8.3%20.0%
Two or More Reasons15.2%21.8%23.1%34.5%