Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Dunsmuir Joint Union High (School District) | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | High | Medium | Low |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | S | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | S | 27.3% | 10.0% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | S | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | S | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | S | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Had to Work | S | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | S | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | S | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | S | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | S | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | S | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Suspended | S | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Reason | S | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Two or More Reasons | S | 18.2% | 70.0% |