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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Bonsall Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School25.0%33.3%33.3%44.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)25.0%25.0%30.0%26.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%4.2%3.3%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep4.2%0.0%3.3%0.5%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%4.2%3.3%2.7%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend4.2%4.2%3.3%2.2%
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 School4.2%0.0%0.0%1.1%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason20.8%12.5%3.3%11.5%
Two or More Reasons16.7%16.7%20.0%10.9%