Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Parent Education Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Aromas - San Juan Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School53.1%59.5%68.0%50.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.8%24.3%16.0%18.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%2.7%0.0%1.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%1.6%
Had to Work3.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended3.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason12.5%8.1%12.0%11.5%
Two or More Reasons9.4%5.4%4.0%16.4%