Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Parent Education Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Humboldt County Office of Education (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School4.5%30.0%9.5%25.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)22.7%20.0%28.6%8.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School4.5%5.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%4.8%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend4.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%5.0%0.0%4.2%
Other Reason9.1%10.0%4.8%8.3%
Two or More Reasons54.5%30.0%52.4%54.2%