Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

San Rafael City High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A40.1%29.5%15.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A27.9%25.7%23.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.0%1.3%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.0%0.4%2.0%
Had to WorkN/A3.0%5.9%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.0%0.4%2.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.3%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.3%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.3%0.4%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.3%0.4%0.0%
Was SuspendedN/A0.7%0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonN/A10.1%10.1%5.9%
Two or More ReasonsN/A16.8%25.7%51.0%