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

Year(s): 2017-2019

McKinleyville Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS39.1%34.6%38.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S17.4%11.5%27.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS4.3%3.8%0.0%
Had to WorkS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS4.3%3.8%1.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%0.0%1.3%
Was SuspendedS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonS4.3%19.2%20.3%
Two or More ReasonsS30.4%26.9%11.4%