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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Calaveras Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School45.4%35.4%28.2%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)26.7%24.4%21.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.4%2.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.7%1.8%2.4%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.7%1.0%2.4%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.2%0.4%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.2%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.5%0.4%1.6%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.2%0.8%0.8%
Was Suspended0.0%0.4%0.8%
Other Reason12.9%10.2%12.9%
Two or More Reasons12.4%24.8%26.6%