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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Yreka Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School20.0%36.2%22.7%44.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)30.0%19.1%29.5%22.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%2.1%2.3%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%4.5%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%2.1%2.3%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend5.0%0.0%0.0%1.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%2.1%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%2.1%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason0.0%4.3%4.5%9.3%
Two or More Reasons45.0%31.9%34.1%22.7%