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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Brawley Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School27.3%30.9%31.2%36.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)24.2%32.1%29.4%29.9%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.2%1.9%1.2%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.9%1.9%0.6%0.6%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%1.2%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.5%1.2%1.2%1.9%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.6%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.6%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.6%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%1.2%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.6%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason6.2%3.7%5.9%5.7%
Two or More Reasons36.6%25.9%29.4%23.6%