Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Gender and Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Yuba County Office of Education (School District)Percent
FemaleMale
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-TraditionalGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolSS28.6%SSS33.3%28.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)SS28.6%SSS11.1%14.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngrySS0.0%SSS0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepSS4.8%SSS0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolSS0.0%SSS5.6%7.1%
Had to WorkSS0.0%SSS0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendSS0.0%SSS5.6%3.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolSS0.0%SSS5.6%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsSS0.0%SSS0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassSS0.0%SSS0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolSS0.0%SSS0.0%0.0%
Was SuspendedSS0.0%SSS11.1%0.0%
Other ReasonSS19.0%SSS16.7%25.0%
Two or More ReasonsSS19.0%SSS11.1%21.4%