Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Santa Clara County Office of Education (School District) | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | High | Medium | Low |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 44.7% | 38.9% | 47.4% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 23.4% | 10.0% | 10.5% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 2.1% | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Had to Work | 0.0% | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Was Suspended | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Other Reason | 8.5% | 14.4% | 18.4% |
| Two or More Reasons | 12.8% | 13.3% | 13.2% |