Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Parent Education Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Caruthers Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School31.6%39.3%21.6%46.4%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)27.6%24.6%27.0%25.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%1.8%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.6%6.6%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.3%3.3%2.7%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School3.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended1.3%0.0%2.7%0.0%
Other Reason6.6%6.6%8.1%8.9%
Two or More Reasons25.0%19.7%37.8%17.9%