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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Northern Humboldt Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School25.9%26.0%22.5%29.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)17.3%12.0%16.3%20.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.2%0.0%1.0%0.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.2%1.3%1.0%1.1%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.2%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.5%0.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.5%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.7%0.0%0.6%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School2.5%1.3%1.0%0.8%
Was Suspended0.0%1.3%0.0%0.5%
Other Reason4.9%13.3%11.5%14.1%
Two or More Reasons46.9%44.0%46.4%31.3%