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

Year(s): 2017-2019

San Benito High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School41.3%43.2%41.4%47.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)19.7%21.8%20.4%17.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep2.2%0.4%2.1%0.8%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.8%0.7%1.0%1.1%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.4%0.7%0.0%1.1%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.4%0.0%0.0%0.6%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.4%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.7%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.9%0.7%0.0%1.1%
Was Suspended1.3%0.4%0.0%0.3%
Other Reason9.0%11.4%9.9%12.1%
Two or More Reasons22.9%19.6%25.1%17.2%