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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Orinda Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/ASS36.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/ASS34.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/ASS0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/ASS0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/ASS0.4%
Had to WorkN/ASS0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/ASS0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/ASS0.4%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/ASS1.2%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/ASS0.4%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/ASS0.8%
Was SuspendedN/ASS0.0%
Other ReasonN/ASS10.5%
Two or More ReasonsN/ASS14.9%