Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Perris Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School33.6%31.9%27.4%26.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)24.7%25.2%24.1%21.9%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.1%0.1%0.0%0.7%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.5%0.7%0.9%2.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.4%0.7%1.1%2.6%
Had to Work1.6%0.6%0.4%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.0%1.2%1.1%2.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.3%0.1%0.1%0.7%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.1%0.1%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.3%0.1%0.5%1.3%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.4%0.2%0.5%0.0%
Was Suspended0.8%0.6%0.5%1.3%
Other Reason12.6%9.5%8.6%6.6%
Two or More Reasons22.7%29.0%34.7%34.4%