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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Scott Valley Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS31.6%18.5%40.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S15.8%40.7%21.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS5.3%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to WorkS5.3%3.7%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS0.0%7.4%1.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%0.0%1.6%
Was SuspendedS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonS10.5%18.5%21.0%
Two or More ReasonsS31.6%11.1%14.5%