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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Jefferson Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School36.7%43.9%45.9%47.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)22.7%22.1%21.9%21.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.6%0.2%0.7%0.8%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.0%0.7%0.4%1.2%
Had to Work0.4%0.2%0.2%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.4%0.6%0.5%0.4%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.4%0.0%0.1%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.2%0.2%0.1%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.4%0.4%0.5%0.1%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School1.6%1.1%0.4%0.1%
Was Suspended0.4%0.4%0.0%0.1%
Other Reason7.0%7.7%6.1%6.3%
Two or More Reasons27.0%22.2%23.1%21.1%