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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Dixon Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School37.3%36.2%32.2%40.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.6%17.3%28.7%15.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep2.0%0.8%0.0%1.7%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.6%0.0%1.7%
Had to Work0.0%0.8%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.9%1.6%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.8%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.6%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.8%0.9%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.8%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason11.8%7.9%11.3%13.4%
Two or More Reasons25.5%31.5%27.0%26.3%