Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Antioch Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School47.8%38.1%39.9%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)22.0%24.7%21.5%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.5%0.4%S
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.2%2.4%2.0%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.5%1.2%1.7%S
Had to Work0.0%0.1%0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.7%3.1%2.0%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.4%0.4%0.4%S
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.1%0.0%0.3%S
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.6%2.2%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.5%0.8%0.7%S
Was Suspended0.6%0.5%0.3%S
Other Reason12.6%12.1%9.8%S
Two or More Reasons10.7%15.5%18.8%S