Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Nuview Union (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School35.3%51.3%56.1%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.5%22.1%13.6%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.7%0.9%1.5%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.6%0.0%0.0%N/A
Had to Work0.0%0.0%1.5%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.3%0.9%1.5%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.7%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.7%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Other Reason7.2%4.4%7.6%N/A
Two or More Reasons28.1%20.4%18.2%N/A