Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Red Bluff Joint Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A45.2%40.1%18.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A25.8%24.0%27.9%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.4%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.3%0.4%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.9%0.4%3.3%
Had to WorkN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A1.5%1.1%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.3%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.3%1.1%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.3%0.0%1.6%
Was SuspendedN/A0.3%0.8%0.0%
Other ReasonN/A11.4%9.9%11.5%
Two or More ReasonsN/A13.8%21.8%37.7%