Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Calaveras Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School41.4%37.2%38.9%24.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)25.9%26.0%24.2%15.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%1.0%3.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.8%0.0%2.4%8.6%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.8%1.2%1.4%1.7%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.6%0.3%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.3%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.3%0.6%1.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.3%0.6%0.3%3.4%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.7%1.7%
Other Reason13.9%12.1%9.6%5.2%
Two or More Reasons16.6%21.4%20.1%36.2%