Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

South Bay Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School44.0%N/AN/AN/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)16.0%N/AN/AN/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry2.0%N/AN/AN/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%N/AN/AN/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.0%N/AN/AN/A
Had to Work0.0%N/AN/AN/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.0%N/AN/AN/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%N/AN/AN/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%N/AN/AN/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%N/AN/AN/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%N/AN/AN/A
Was Suspended0.0%N/AN/AN/A
Other Reason10.0%N/AN/AN/A
Two or More Reasons24.0%N/AN/AN/A