Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Upland Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School58.3%45.7%41.2%29.4%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)16.2%20.1%17.3%21.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.2%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.2%1.4%1.2%2.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.2%2.0%2.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.9%2.2%1.7%3.9%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.3%0.0%0.3%3.9%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.2%0.3%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.3%0.0%0.3%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.1%0.2%0.5%2.0%
Was Suspended0.3%0.3%0.5%0.0%
Other Reason8.6%9.7%9.6%9.8%
Two or More Reasons11.5%18.1%25.1%27.5%