Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness

Year(s): 2017-2019

Mariposa CountyPercent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School52.7%35.8%35.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.8%25.2%22.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%2.0%3.2%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.5%0.8%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.8%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.3%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.6%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.6%1.6%0.0%
Other Reason9.9%7.4%1.5%
Two or More Reasons15.6%27.2%36.7%