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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Moorpark Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School42.7%32.3%25.7%43.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)28.2%28.6%32.1%26.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.9%0.8%0.7%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.0%1.5%1.4%0.7%
Had to Work0.0%0.8%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%0.9%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.2%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.8%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.8%0.7%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%1.5%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%1.5%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason2.9%4.5%3.6%6.4%
Two or More Reasons23.3%27.1%35.7%22.1%