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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Coronado Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School18.2%43.9%47.8%57.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.2%22.0%23.9%16.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%1.1%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.5%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%2.2%0.5%
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%0.2%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.5%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.4%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason45.5%7.3%4.3%5.9%
Two or More Reasons18.2%26.8%21.7%16.6%