Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level
Year(s): 2017-2019
Yuba County Office of Education (School District) | Percent | |||
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Reason for Absence | Grade 7 | Grade 9 | Grade 11 | Non-Traditional |
Didn’t Miss Any School | S | 58.8% | 32.6% | 25.7% |
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | S | 11.8% | 18.6% | 20.0% |
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | S | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | S | 0.0% | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Didn’t Feel Safe at School | S | 0.0% | 2.3% | 5.7% |
Had to Work | S | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | S | 0.0% | 2.3% | 2.9% |
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | S | 0.0% | 4.7% | 0.0% |
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | S | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | S | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | S | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Was Suspended | S | 0.0% | 4.7% | 0.0% |
Other Reason | S | 5.9% | 16.3% | 20.0% |
Two or More Reasons | S | 23.5% | 16.3% | 25.7% |