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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Denair Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School52.9%48.1%57.9%48.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.6%31.5%18.4%24.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%1.7%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%1.7%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%1.7%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.9%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%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason2.9%9.3%5.3%8.6%
Two or More Reasons20.6%9.3%18.4%13.8%