Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Davis Joint Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School39.5%39.5%31.5%4.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)36.8%26.9%24.6%4.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.2%1.0%0.7%4.8%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.3%1.0%0.9%14.3%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.2%0.2%0.2%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.3%0.0%0.2%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.3%0.2%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.3%0.7%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.2%0.0%
Was Suspended0.2%0.2%0.2%0.0%
Other Reason10.5%6.7%13.4%4.8%
Two or More Reasons12.1%24.0%27.2%66.7%