Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Siskiyou Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A26.1%30.5%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A20.7%15.8%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.9%1.1%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A2.7%0.0%S
Had to WorkN/A0.0%0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.0%1.1%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.0%2.1%S
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%0.0%S
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.0%0.0%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.0%1.1%S
Was SuspendedN/A0.9%0.0%S
Other ReasonN/A15.3%18.9%S
Two or More ReasonsN/A33.3%29.5%S