Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Carpinteria Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School44.4%42.5%44.5%39.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)22.0%30.0%26.6%14.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.7%0.4%0.0%2.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.3%2.0%1.2%2.4%
Had to Work0.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.7%0.4%0.0%0.0%
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 Class0.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%1.2%2.4%
Was Suspended0.3%1.2%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason10.5%7.3%5.8%12.2%
Two or More Reasons20.3%16.2%20.8%26.8%