Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Orcutt Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School45.3%48.7%39.8%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)21.7%22.2%19.3%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.2%0.0%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.2%1.7%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.8%0.0%1.1%N/A
Had to Work0.2%0.0%0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.5%0.0%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.2%0.9%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.2%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.2%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.4%0.9%0.0%N/A
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Other Reason12.5%5.1%17.0%N/A
Two or More Reasons16.5%20.5%22.7%N/A