Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Northern Humboldt Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A34.2%23.1%8.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A21.0%16.2%13.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.8%0.4%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A1.0%1.3%2.3%
Had to WorkN/A0.0%0.2%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.3%0.2%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.2%0.4%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.0%1.1%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.5%1.3%2.3%
Was SuspendedN/A0.5%0.2%1.1%
Other ReasonN/A12.6%13.7%9.1%
Two or More ReasonsN/A28.9%42.0%63.6%