Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Brawley Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A35.5%34.9%10.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A26.7%26.9%37.2%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A1.3%0.7%1.3%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A1.3%1.3%1.3%
Had to WorkN/A0.3%0.3%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A1.3%1.3%2.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.3%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.3%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.3%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.8%0.3%0.0%
Was SuspendedN/A0.5%0.3%0.0%
Other ReasonN/A5.0%7.0%7.7%
Two or More ReasonsN/A26.7%26.9%39.7%