Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Corning Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A53.0%45.8%31.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A20.7%19.1%26.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A1.8%1.5%10.5%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.6%4.6%0.0%
Had to WorkN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A1.8%3.8%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.6%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.0%2.3%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A1.8%0.0%0.0%
Was SuspendedN/A0.6%0.8%0.0%
Other ReasonN/A11.0%8.4%5.3%
Two or More ReasonsN/A7.9%13.7%26.3%