Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Pierce Joint Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School56.8%N/A41.5%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)14.7%N/A20.2%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%N/A0.0%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%N/A0.0%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School3.2%N/A0.0%N/A
Had to Work0.0%N/A0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%N/A2.1%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%N/A0.0%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%N/A0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%N/A1.1%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%N/A0.0%N/A
Was Suspended0.0%N/A1.1%N/A
Other Reason13.7%N/A13.8%N/A
Two or More Reasons11.6%N/A20.2%N/A