Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Santa Rosa High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School41.9%37.0%31.3%22.4%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)29.4%23.8%21.8%24.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.5%0.7%0.5%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.1%0.8%1.5%0.0%
Had to Work0.2%1.5%1.5%2.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.7%0.8%1.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.1%0.2%0.8%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.3%0.3%0.1%4.1%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.2%0.3%0.4%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.2%0.8%0.7%8.2%
Was Suspended0.2%0.0%0.3%0.0%
Other Reason11.0%7.8%8.3%8.2%
Two or More Reasons14.3%26.0%31.8%30.6%