Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Calexico Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School39.9%38.9%31.4%22.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)24.9%29.7%29.4%29.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.0%0.7%0.7%2.3%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.0%1.0%1.5%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.1%0.2%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.0%0.7%0.7%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.5%0.6%0.7%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.1%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.3%0.3%0.8%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.5%0.1%0.7%2.3%
Was Suspended0.5%0.9%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason9.2%7.3%8.3%11.4%
Two or More Reasons19.8%19.4%25.8%31.8%