Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

El Dorado Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A47.3%37.5%12.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A20.8%20.5%22.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.1%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.5%1.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.7%0.9%0.0%
Had to WorkN/A0.5%0.3%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.7%0.6%3.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.2%0.0%3.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.2%0.2%1.5%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.1%0.6%1.5%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.3%0.5%0.0%
Was SuspendedN/A0.1%0.2%0.0%
Other ReasonN/A10.2%7.6%7.6%
Two or More ReasonsN/A18.3%30.1%48.5%