Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Parent Education Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

San Dieguito Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School36.9%34.0%33.9%44.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)26.2%29.2%26.7%27.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.4%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.4%0.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.0%0.0%0.4%0.8%
Had to Work0.0%1.4%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.7%1.4%0.0%0.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.7%0.5%0.0%0.1%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.7%0.0%0.8%0.2%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.7%0.5%0.4%0.1%
Was Suspended0.0%0.5%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason8.1%7.2%10.4%7.5%
Two or More Reasons24.2%25.4%26.7%18.1%