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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Holtville Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School35.9%45.2%42.3%45.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)33.3%27.4%25.0%28.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%1.9%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.6%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School2.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%1.6%1.9%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason10.3%1.6%13.5%8.7%
Two or More Reasons17.9%22.6%15.4%17.5%