Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Lincoln Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School48.1%53.9%45.2%25.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)21.9%20.1%23.9%28.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.9%0.8%0.0%1.7%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.1%0.5%1.5%1.7%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.2%0.5%0.4%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.3%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.4%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.2%0.3%0.0%0.9%
Was Suspended0.2%0.3%0.0%0.9%
Other Reason11.3%7.8%6.1%8.6%
Two or More Reasons15.0%15.4%22.5%31.9%