Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Aromas - San Juan Unified (School District) | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | High | Medium | Low |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 58.1% | 50.6% | 45.8% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 18.3% | 26.0% | 0.0% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 1.1% | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Had to Work | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Suspended | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Reason | 11.8% | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| Two or More Reasons | 7.5% | 7.8% | 29.2% |