Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Jefferson Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A52.0%41.3%16.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A21.5%22.2%21.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.1%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.7%0.6%1.2%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A1.0%1.0%2.5%
Had to WorkN/A0.1%0.0%1.2%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.7%0.3%1.2%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.1%0.1%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.2%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.1%0.5%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.3%0.5%2.5%
Was SuspendedN/A0.2%0.1%0.0%
Other ReasonN/A7.2%6.6%6.2%
Two or More ReasonsN/A15.8%26.9%48.1%