Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Oxnard Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A45.3%43.2%24.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A25.7%24.0%24.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.1%0.1%0.7%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.8%0.9%1.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.7%1.1%3.6%
Had to WorkN/A0.2%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.8%1.0%1.1%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.2%0.3%0.5%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.2%0.1%0.5%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.3%0.2%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.3%0.3%0.2%
Was SuspendedN/A0.2%0.2%3.2%
Other ReasonN/A7.6%7.3%8.9%
Two or More ReasonsN/A17.5%21.3%30.5%