Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Parent Education Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Templeton Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School40.0%32.5%25.9%36.4%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.0%37.5%36.2%28.9%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.3%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%1.7%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%1.7%0.7%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%0.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%1.7%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason30.0%12.5%12.1%12.7%
Two or More Reasons10.0%17.5%20.7%20.6%