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

Year(s): 2017-2019

San Leandro Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School40.2%41.9%35.9%54.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)19.7%23.4%27.4%19.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.2%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.1%0.3%2.1%0.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.5%1.3%2.6%1.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.1%1.9%0.9%0.2%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.4%0.4%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.6%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.4%0.0%0.0%0.2%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School1.1%1.3%0.0%0.2%
Was Suspended0.4%0.0%0.4%0.0%
Other Reason11.0%9.7%4.3%9.2%
Two or More Reasons23.5%19.5%26.1%14.7%