Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Grossmont Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A44.5%38.7%33.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A21.8%21.6%14.9%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.1%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.6%0.7%2.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A1.0%1.8%3.6%
Had to WorkN/A0.5%0.2%0.6%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.9%0.9%2.4%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.2%0.2%0.6%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%0.1%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.2%0.6%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.3%0.3%0.0%
Was SuspendedN/A0.4%0.4%1.2%
Other ReasonN/A10.6%10.5%14.3%
Two or More ReasonsN/A18.9%24.0%26.2%