Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Fortuna Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A40.9%34.2%19.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A24.6%19.9%17.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%0.9%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A1.1%0.9%2.7%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.6%1.2%4.4%
Had to WorkN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.4%0.0%0.9%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.0%0.0%0.9%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%0.6%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.0%1.2%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A1.1%1.6%2.7%
Was SuspendedN/A0.0%0.6%0.0%
Other ReasonN/A10.7%10.6%9.7%
Two or More ReasonsN/A20.6%29.2%40.7%