Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Sonora Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A39.3%28.8%11.4%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A22.0%18.0%22.9%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.2%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.4%1.5%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.4%0.6%2.9%
Had to WorkN/A0.4%0.3%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.7%0.6%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.2%0.6%2.9%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%0.3%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.2%0.3%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.0%0.9%0.0%
Was SuspendedN/A0.9%0.9%0.0%
Other ReasonN/A9.4%13.2%0.0%
Two or More ReasonsN/A25.6%33.9%60.0%