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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Columbia Union (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS37.5%38.5%58.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S12.5%23.1%11.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to WorkS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS6.3%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was SuspendedS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonS6.3%15.4%8.8%
Two or More ReasonsS37.5%23.1%20.6%