Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Gender and Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Linden Unified (School District)Percent
FemaleMale
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-TraditionalGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School64.2%52.4%N/AN/A56.8%51.9%N/AN/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)11.1%21.4%N/AN/A26.1%15.4%N/AN/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%N/AN/A0.0%0.0%N/AN/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.2%0.0%N/AN/A0.0%0.0%N/AN/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.2%0.0%N/AN/A1.1%0.0%N/AN/A
Had to Work0.0%0.0%N/AN/A0.0%0.0%N/AN/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend3.7%1.2%N/AN/A0.0%0.0%N/AN/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%N/AN/A0.0%0.0%N/AN/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%N/AN/A0.0%0.0%N/AN/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%2.4%N/AN/A0.0%0.0%N/AN/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%N/AN/A1.1%0.0%N/AN/A
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%N/AN/A0.0%1.9%N/AN/A
Other Reason12.3%6.0%N/AN/A8.0%19.2%N/AN/A
Two or More Reasons6.2%16.7%N/AN/A6.8%11.5%N/AN/A