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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Livingston Union (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School46.2%46.7%33.3%40.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.1%26.7%42.9%22.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%1.3%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%2.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%1.3%
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 Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason15.4%10.0%9.5%16.9%
Two or More Reasons15.4%16.7%14.3%15.6%