Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness

Year(s): 2017-2019

Alpine Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School31.7%29.9%34.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)41.5%38.8%8.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%4.3%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.5%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%1.5%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason7.3%10.4%8.7%
Two or More Reasons19.5%17.9%43.5%