Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Vista Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School45.2%47.9%51.6%27.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)26.2%22.4%20.2%31.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.1%0.1%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.4%0.5%0.7%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.8%0.8%1.4%2.9%
Had to Work0.0%0.6%0.2%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.1%1.0%0.5%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.3%0.1%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.2%0.1%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.1%0.1%0.5%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.3%0.4%0.7%2.9%
Was Suspended0.4%0.4%0.6%1.4%
Other Reason8.9%7.7%5.2%7.1%
Two or More Reasons16.2%17.8%18.4%27.1%