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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Acalanes Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School32.6%45.3%40.0%45.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.3%14.1%22.7%22.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep2.3%0.0%0.0%0.5%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.5%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.6%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 Class2.3%0.0%1.8%0.6%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.1%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason9.3%10.9%8.2%10.9%
Two or More Reasons30.2%28.1%27.3%20.2%