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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Gridley Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School37.8%37.9%34.3%40.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)32.4%29.3%25.7%20.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%2.9%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%1.3%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.7%0.0%0.0%5.1%
Had to Work0.0%1.7%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.7%2.9%2.5%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%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%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason10.8%10.3%5.7%11.4%
Two or More Reasons16.2%19.0%28.6%19.0%