Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

San Leandro Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School48.0%48.4%43.6%17.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.0%21.2%19.9%19.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.3%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.4%0.6%0.7%4.3%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.5%1.2%0.7%7.4%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.3%0.4%1.0%2.1%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.2%0.0%0.0%1.1%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.1%0.2%0.0%1.1%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.7%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.2%0.2%1.4%2.1%
Was Suspended0.4%0.2%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason9.7%9.1%7.4%10.6%
Two or More Reasons15.1%18.5%24.3%35.1%