Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Jurupa Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School56.5%44.6%40.0%19.2%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)17.5%21.0%24.0%44.2%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.3%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.5%0.7%0.4%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.7%2.2%2.0%1.9%
Had to Work0.1%0.5%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.8%1.0%1.5%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.2%0.4%0.4%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.1%0.1%0.1%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.1%0.4%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.1%0.5%0.6%0.0%
Was Suspended0.5%0.5%0.5%1.9%
Other Reason12.4%10.8%9.3%11.5%
Two or More Reasons9.5%17.3%20.8%21.2%