Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Race/Ethnicity

Year(s): 2017-2019

Arcata Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceAfrican American/BlackAmerican Indian/Alaska NativeAsianHispanic/LatinoNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhiteMultiracialAnother Group
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolSSS31.3%S37.9%31.8%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)SSS43.8%S22.7%22.7%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngrySSS0.0%S0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough SleepSSS0.0%S0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolSSS0.0%S0.0%4.5%S
Had to WorkSSS0.0%S0.0%0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendSSS0.0%S0.0%4.5%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolSSS0.0%S0.0%0.0%S
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsSSS0.0%S1.5%0.0%S
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassSSS0.0%S0.0%0.0%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolSSS0.0%S0.0%0.0%S
Was SuspendedSSS0.0%S0.0%0.0%S
Other ReasonSSS6.3%S7.6%4.5%S
Two or More ReasonsSSS18.8%S30.3%31.8%S