Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Amador County Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School38.6%33.0%29.7%15.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)26.8%23.7%23.5%11.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.4%0.5%0.6%1.3%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.2%1.2%1.9%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.3%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.1%2.0%0.0%2.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.2%0.5%1.2%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.2%0.5%0.3%1.3%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.4%0.5%0.3%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.9%0.0%0.9%1.3%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.3%2.6%
Other Reason11.2%12.0%12.4%7.8%
Two or More Reasons19.7%26.2%28.5%55.8%