Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

San Ramon Valley Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School63.7%61.9%44.7%16.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)16.5%17.6%19.0%4.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.1%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.6%0.6%0.7%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.2%0.6%0.6%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.3%0.1%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.2%0.3%0.4%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.1%0.1%4.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.1%0.1%4.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.2%0.2%0.8%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.1%0.0%0.2%0.0%
Was Suspended0.1%0.1%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason10.5%8.6%9.5%12.0%
Two or More Reasons7.7%9.5%23.8%60.0%