Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level
Year(s): 2017-2019
Sutter County | Percent | |||
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Reason for Absence | Grade 7 | Grade 9 | Grade 11 | Non-Traditional |
Didn’t Miss Any School | 35.9% | S | S | S |
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 22.2% | S | S | S |
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.4% | S | S | S |
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 0.7% | S | S | S |
Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 1.9% | S | S | S |
Had to Work | 0.1% | S | S | S |
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 1.6% | S | S | S |
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.6% | S | S | S |
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.2% | S | S | S |
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.1% | S | S | S |
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.7% | S | S | S |
Was Suspended | 0.4% | S | S | S |
Other Reason | 12.7% | S | S | S |
Two or More Reasons | 22.4% | S | S | S |