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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Colusa CountyPercent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School39.2%47.8%49.6%40.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.6%31.5%25.7%20.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry2.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.2%0.0%0.0%0.3%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.7%0.6%0.0%1.3%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%6.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School3.2%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%1.1%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%3.2%0.0%
Was Suspended0.5%2.4%0.0%1.1%
Other Reason11.7%5.7%2.4%13.7%
Two or More Reasons21.6%12.0%19.1%14.6%