Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Exeter Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School46.6%36.1%37.0%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)27.6%29.9%29.5%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%1.0%0.6%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.5%1.7%N/A
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%1.7%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.6%0.5%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.6%N/A
Was Suspended0.6%0.0%0.0%N/A
Other Reason8.6%6.2%8.1%N/A
Two or More Reasons16.0%24.7%20.8%N/A