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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Red Bluff Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School46.7%40.7%26.7%40.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)26.7%29.6%46.7%40.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School6.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%7.4%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%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%3.7%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason6.7%3.7%6.7%0.0%
Two or More Reasons13.3%14.8%20.0%18.9%