Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Kerman Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School50.9%45.4%30.2%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.3%27.1%34.1%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.5%0.0%0.9%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.3%0.0%0.6%N/A
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.3%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.8%0.3%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.3%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.3%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.3%0.0%0.3%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.3%0.3%N/A
Was Suspended0.3%0.3%0.3%N/A
Other Reason14.4%8.9%12.6%N/A
Two or More Reasons10.4%17.5%19.8%N/A