Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Escondido Union (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School45.2%N/AN/AN/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)22.9%N/AN/AN/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.1%N/AN/AN/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.6%N/AN/AN/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.1%N/AN/AN/A
Had to Work0.2%N/AN/AN/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.4%N/AN/AN/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.3%N/AN/AN/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.1%N/AN/AN/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.1%N/AN/AN/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.1%N/AN/AN/A
Was Suspended0.2%N/AN/AN/A
Other Reason10.4%N/AN/AN/A
Two or More Reasons17.3%N/AN/AN/A