Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Templeton Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School40.4%36.0%32.1%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)26.9%36.6%25.4%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.7%S
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.6%0.7%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.6%0.6%0.7%S
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.6%0.0%0.0%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%S
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%S
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.6%0.0%0.0%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.6%0.0%S
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%S
Other Reason16.0%10.4%9.7%S
Two or More Reasons14.7%15.2%30.6%S