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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Hamilton Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School57.1%46.7%47.4%53.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)14.3%30.0%0.0%19.2%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%3.3%0.0%3.8%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
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%0.0%
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 School4.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason19.0%3.3%26.3%11.5%
Two or More Reasons4.8%16.7%26.3%11.5%