Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Val Verde Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School50.1%45.6%37.6%31.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.0%21.0%23.7%17.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.6%0.8%0.3%0.9%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.6%0.5%1.2%3.4%
Had to Work0.2%0.2%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.1%1.5%0.5%0.9%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.5%0.2%0.2%0.9%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.1%0.0%0.2%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.1%0.0%0.3%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.3%0.2%0.3%0.9%
Was Suspended1.0%0.8%0.7%0.9%
Other Reason11.5%10.0%11.0%19.7%
Two or More Reasons14.9%19.4%24.0%23.9%