Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level
Year(s): 2017-2019
| San Joaquin County | Percent | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Grade 7 | Grade 9 | Grade 11 | Non-Traditional |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 47.8% | 41.3% | 36.4% | S |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 22.7% | 21.0% | 24.8% | S |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | S |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% | S |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% | S |
| Had to Work | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% | S |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | S |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | S |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% | S |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | S |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | S |
| Was Suspended | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.7% | S |
| Other Reason | 9.9% | 8.5% | 6.8% | S |
| Two or More Reasons | 15.9% | 24.7% | 26.2% | S |