Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Bonsall Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School40.0%35.8%47.6%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)26.5%32.8%20.6%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry1.1%0.0%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.5%1.5%1.6%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.7%1.5%3.2%N/A
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.6%4.5%1.6%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%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 School1.1%3.0%0.0%N/A
Was Suspended0.5%1.5%0.0%N/A
Other Reason13.5%7.5%9.5%N/A
Two or More Reasons12.4%11.9%15.9%N/A