Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Oroville Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A38.4%40.5%7.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A23.0%20.9%9.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.8%1.4%1.2%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A1.5%0.5%3.5%
Had to WorkN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A2.1%2.3%1.2%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%0.0%2.3%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.4%0.9%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.4%0.5%0.0%
Was SuspendedN/A0.2%0.5%2.3%
Other ReasonN/A10.8%8.4%10.5%
Two or More ReasonsN/A22.4%24.2%62.8%