Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Parent Education Level
Year(s): 2017-2019
| San Diego County Office of Education (School District) | Percent | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Did Not Finish High School | High School Diploma | Some College | At Least 4-Year Degree |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 39.5% | 32.8% | 25.0% | 39.5% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 9.2% | 11.5% | 14.3% | 7.9% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| Had to Work | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 1.3% | 0.0% | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Was Suspended | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Reason | 11.8% | 3.3% | 3.6% | 10.5% |
| Two or More Reasons | 30.3% | 37.7% | 39.3% | 36.8% |