Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness

Year(s): 2017-2019

Fortuna Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School42.4%30.6%26.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)22.9%22.3%15.9%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%1.2%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.2%1.0%2.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.4%1.6%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.2%0.5%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.3%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.5%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.2%0.8%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.5%2.6%1.2%
Was Suspended0.2%0.3%0.0%
Other Reason11.1%10.4%8.5%
Two or More Reasons19.9%29.3%43.9%