Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Bakersfield City (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School48.0%N/AN/AN/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.5%N/AN/AN/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.5%N/AN/AN/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.5%N/AN/AN/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.8%N/AN/AN/A
Had to Work0.3%N/AN/AN/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.9%N/AN/AN/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.2%N/AN/AN/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.1%N/AN/AN/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.1%N/AN/AN/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.3%N/AN/AN/A
Was Suspended0.6%N/AN/AN/A
Other Reason10.0%N/AN/AN/A
Two or More Reasons13.2%N/AN/AN/A