Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Liberty Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A41.3%32.4%23.2%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A24.7%25.0%23.2%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.1%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.6%0.5%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.4%0.6%1.2%
Had to WorkN/A0.1%0.2%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.9%1.1%1.2%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.2%0.2%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.1%0.5%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.5%0.7%0.6%
Was SuspendedN/A0.2%0.3%1.8%
Other ReasonN/A8.2%7.8%5.5%
Two or More ReasonsN/A22.6%30.7%43.3%