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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Lakeside Union (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School39.1%50.0%32.3%50.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)13.0%17.4%12.9%18.2%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%1.1%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%2.2%0.0%1.1%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%2.2%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend4.3%4.3%6.5%1.1%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%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 School4.3%0.0%0.0%1.1%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason13.0%6.5%16.1%11.4%
Two or More Reasons26.1%17.4%32.3%15.9%