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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Trinity CountyPercent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS33.2%19.6%36.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S23.9%31.2%29.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS0.0%1.1%0.0%
Had to WorkS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was SuspendedS0.7%0.0%5.7%
Other ReasonS13.9%32.1%15.5%
Two or More ReasonsS28.2%16.0%13.1%