Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Vallejo City Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School38.1%36.1%34.2%18.4%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)24.6%26.5%23.5%23.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.2%0.1%0.1%0.4%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.2%0.7%0.8%1.7%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.0%1.0%0.8%1.3%
Had to Work0.0%0.3%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.1%1.5%1.7%0.4%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.4%0.2%0.4%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.9%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.2%0.5%0.2%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.2%0.3%1.0%0.9%
Was Suspended0.8%0.9%0.8%2.1%
Other Reason10.7%8.8%6.2%7.3%
Two or More Reasons21.8%22.8%30.4%43.2%