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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Anderson Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School32.7%35.4%39.8%37.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)21.2%24.4%20.4%25.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%2.1%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%1.1%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%2.2%1.4%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs1.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class1.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School1.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason11.5%8.5%9.7%13.2%
Two or More Reasons28.8%31.7%25.8%19.4%