Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Woodlake Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School60.9%40.7%37.9%30.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)21.2%22.8%20.7%20.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.6%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.6%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.6%0.6%0.7%0.0%
Had to Work0.6%0.0%0.0%2.6%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.6%1.9%3.4%5.1%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.6%1.2%0.7%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.6%0.7%0.0%
Other Reason8.3%8.6%11.7%15.4%
Two or More Reasons7.1%22.2%24.1%25.6%