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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Yuba County Office of Education (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School26.1%29.7%27.3%81.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)21.7%21.6%9.1%9.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep4.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School4.3%2.7%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%2.7%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School4.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended4.3%0.0%9.1%0.0%
Other Reason8.7%21.6%27.3%0.0%
Two or More Reasons26.1%21.6%27.3%9.1%