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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Siskiyou CountyPercent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School26.6%35.1%21.2%40.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)24.4%17.3%29.1%24.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%1.3%2.7%0.1%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.7%2.6%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%1.1%1.7%0.1%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend3.9%0.0%2.1%1.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.4%0.5%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%0.8%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%1.4%0.0%0.3%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.3%0.0%
Other Reason6.5%13.3%14.1%11.6%
Two or More Reasons38.0%28.5%26.1%20.9%