Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Fallbrook Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A46.8%35.4%30.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A20.2%22.1%15.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.5%1.2%2.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A1.5%1.2%2.6%
Had to WorkN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.5%1.2%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A1.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.5%0.3%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.0%0.6%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.5%0.6%0.0%
Was SuspendedN/A1.0%1.2%0.0%
Other ReasonN/A8.9%11.8%7.7%
Two or More ReasonsN/A18.7%24.5%41.0%