Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Parent Education Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Del Norte CountyPercent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School35.8%25.8%30.4%31.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)17.3%24.1%24.5%17.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%1.1%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.3%0.5%1.7%0.5%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%2.0%1.6%1.9%
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 Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%1.4%1.8%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason6.3%6.9%15.1%16.2%
Two or More Reasons38.4%39.6%25.3%30.7%