Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Siskiyou Union High (School District) | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | High | Medium | Low |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 34.5% | 23.2% | 26.7% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 22.6% | 16.8% | 10.0% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 1.2% | 0.0% | 3.3% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 3.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Had to Work | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 1.2% | 0.0% | 3.3% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Was Suspended | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Reason | 22.6% | 14.7% | 6.7% |
| Two or More Reasons | 14.3% | 42.1% | 50.0% |