Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School41.5%37.3%31.0%28.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)25.5%29.3%25.2%9.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.8%0.3%0.9%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.2%1.9%1.5%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.9%1.6%0.9%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.3%0.0%0.3%4.8%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.6%0.6%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.3%0.6%1.8%0.0%
Was Suspended0.9%0.3%0.3%0.0%
Other Reason11.1%7.4%11.7%0.0%
Two or More Reasons16.3%20.6%25.8%57.1%