Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Escondido Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A43.6%41.5%19.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A21.8%21.9%21.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.6%0.9%0.7%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A1.3%1.3%1.4%
Had to WorkN/A0.0%0.1%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A1.2%0.9%2.7%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.3%0.2%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.3%0.1%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.2%0.5%0.7%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.3%0.3%1.4%
Was SuspendedN/A0.4%0.3%2.0%
Other ReasonN/A10.4%8.7%8.8%
Two or More ReasonsN/A19.5%23.1%41.2%