Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Williams Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School58.2%38.2%35.8%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.4%29.4%31.3%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry1.0%1.5%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.0%0.0%1.5%N/A
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%1.5%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School1.0%1.5%0.0%N/A
Was Suspended0.0%1.5%1.5%N/A
Other Reason13.3%10.3%9.0%N/A
Two or More Reasons4.1%16.2%20.9%N/A