Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Modesto City High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A38.5%34.6%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A30.1%31.2%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.1%0.2%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.3%0.2%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A1.1%1.1%N/A
Had to WorkN/A0.1%0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.4%0.7%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.1%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.1%0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.4%0.5%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.1%0.5%N/A
Was SuspendedN/A0.0%0.4%N/A
Other ReasonN/A8.4%8.4%N/A
Two or More ReasonsN/A20.3%22.3%N/A