Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Folsom-Cordova Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School51.6%52.6%43.9%23.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.8%17.7%19.1%17.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.1%0.0%0.3%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.5%0.7%0.6%0.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.7%0.8%1.3%2.8%
Had to Work0.0%0.1%0.0%0.3%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.9%1.1%0.8%1.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.1%0.0%0.2%0.6%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.1%0.1%1.6%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.2%0.2%0.7%0.3%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.1%0.2%0.3%1.3%
Was Suspended0.0%0.3%0.1%0.3%
Other Reason11.7%10.9%8.7%8.8%
Two or More Reasons15.2%15.1%24.1%40.7%