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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Stanislaus County Office of Education (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School29.7%27.1%28.6%28.2%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.8%30.0%33.3%20.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School4.7%2.9%4.8%5.1%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend3.1%1.4%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%1.4%0.0%2.6%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School1.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended6.3%1.4%0.0%5.1%
Other Reason4.7%10.0%0.0%12.8%
Two or More Reasons29.7%25.7%33.3%25.6%