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

Year(s): 2017-2019

John Swett Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School35.3%33.8%23.5%51.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)17.6%19.1%23.5%16.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%0.7%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.9%2.9%2.0%0.7%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.9%0.0%0.0%1.5%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School2.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs2.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.7%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%
Other Reason2.9%11.8%9.8%6.7%
Two or More Reasons32.4%32.4%39.2%21.6%