Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

San Lorenzo Valley Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School41.8%39.2%31.2%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)25.4%29.0%24.1%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%1.1%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.5%0.6%N/A
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.5%0.5%1.2%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.5%0.0%1.2%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.6%N/A
Other Reason11.1%4.8%8.2%N/A
Two or More Reasons20.6%24.7%32.9%N/A