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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Amador County Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School20.0%35.6%27.1%35.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)22.9%21.3%26.1%25.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry1.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.4%0.5%0.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.9%1.6%1.0%0.4%
Had to Work1.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.0%1.6%2.0%0.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School1.0%0.8%0.0%0.6%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs2.9%0.4%0.0%0.2%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.4%0.5%0.2%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School1.0%0.8%1.0%0.4%
Was Suspended0.0%0.4%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason7.6%8.3%13.3%12.4%
Two or More Reasons40.0%28.5%28.6%23.9%