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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Lassen CountyPercent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School36.7%37.5%30.1%42.4%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.6%17.0%23.3%20.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.3%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep2.3%0.8%1.7%0.5%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.1%2.5%0.1%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.3%0.7%0.0%2.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.2%0.2%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.1%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.3%0.0%0.3%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason13.1%10.6%15.4%12.6%
Two or More Reasons27.0%33.1%26.8%20.8%