Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Le Grand Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A44.2%35.9%35.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A29.3%30.3%21.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.9%1.4%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.9%2.1%3.6%
Had to WorkN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A3.3%0.7%3.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.5%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.0%0.7%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.0%0.7%0.0%
Was SuspendedN/A0.5%2.1%0.0%
Other ReasonN/A9.3%9.7%7.1%
Two or More ReasonsN/A11.2%16.6%28.6%