Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

San Jacinto Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School40.6%38.9%37.6%38.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)22.8%23.7%20.3%23.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.3%0.2%1.3%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.3%2.4%1.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.2%0.2%0.8%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.2%1.5%2.5%1.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.3%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.3%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.6%0.4%0.0%1.6%
Was Suspended0.8%0.7%0.8%0.0%
Other Reason11.8%9.6%9.8%12.7%
Two or More Reasons20.9%22.4%25.6%22.2%