Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Eureka City Schools (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School39.4%36.0%33.3%16.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)27.2%26.7%24.4%17.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.8%0.5%1.0%3.5%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.8%1.3%0.5%2.3%
Had to Work0.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.8%0.2%0.7%2.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.7%2.3%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.2%0.5%1.2%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.2%0.7%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.3%0.2%0.5%4.7%
Other Reason11.5%12.1%8.9%3.5%
Two or More Reasons18.8%22.2%29.5%46.5%