Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Acalanes Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A48.5%39.7%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A23.5%20.1%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.2%0.7%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.2%0.6%N/A
Had to WorkN/A0.0%0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.1%0.1%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.0%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%0.1%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.2%1.1%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.1%0.2%N/A
Was SuspendedN/A0.1%0.0%N/A
Other ReasonN/A11.1%10.8%N/A
Two or More ReasonsN/A16.1%26.7%N/A