Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness

Year(s): 2017-2019

Yreka Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School44.9%33.7%11.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)28.1%17.9%33.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%1.1%3.7%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%3.2%0.0%
Had to Work1.1%1.1%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.1%0.0%3.7%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%3.7%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%1.1%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason12.4%3.2%3.7%
Two or More Reasons12.4%38.9%40.7%