Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Delano Joint Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A41.1%38.9%34.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A23.0%23.7%19.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.3%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.6%0.2%8.5%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.9%1.6%0.0%
Had to WorkN/A0.3%0.2%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A1.1%0.5%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.1%0.2%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.2%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.0%0.7%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.8%0.1%2.1%
Was SuspendedN/A0.3%0.5%2.1%
Other ReasonN/A10.0%8.0%8.5%
Two or More ReasonsN/A21.2%25.3%25.5%