Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Tamalpais Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A37.5%28.5%16.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A24.7%20.3%25.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.5%1.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.7%0.6%0.0%
Had to WorkN/A0.1%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.7%0.1%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.0%0.6%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.1%0.1%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.4%1.9%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.5%0.7%4.2%
Was SuspendedN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonN/A7.9%6.8%4.2%
Two or More ReasonsN/A27.0%39.2%50.0%