Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Moorpark Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School38.1%47.1%35.0%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)29.4%23.9%30.5%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.7%0.0%1.1%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.2%0.6%1.6%S
Had to Work0.0%0.3%0.3%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.2%0.6%0.0%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.5%0.0%0.0%S
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.2%0.0%0.0%S
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.2%0.0%0.3%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.3%0.3%S
Was Suspended0.0%0.3%0.3%S
Other Reason7.8%3.9%4.2%S
Two or More Reasons21.6%22.9%26.5%S