Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level
Year(s): 2017-2019
Lodi Unified (School District) | Percent | |||
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Reason for Absence | Grade 7 | Grade 9 | Grade 11 | Non-Traditional |
Didn’t Miss Any School | 46.9% | 45.1% | S | N/A |
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 25.7% | 23.7% | S | N/A |
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.1% | 0.1% | S | N/A |
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 0.5% | 0.5% | S | N/A |
Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 0.9% | 0.8% | S | N/A |
Had to Work | 0.0% | 0.0% | S | N/A |
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 1.2% | 0.6% | S | N/A |
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.1% | 0.1% | S | N/A |
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.0% | 0.1% | S | N/A |
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.1% | 0.0% | S | N/A |
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.1% | 0.3% | S | N/A |
Was Suspended | 0.2% | 0.2% | S | N/A |
Other Reason | 8.4% | 7.3% | S | N/A |
Two or More Reasons | 15.7% | 21.3% | S | N/A |