Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Kern County Office of Education (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/AN/AN/A29.2%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/AN/AN/A18.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/AN/AN/A0.5%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/AN/AN/A1.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/AN/AN/A2.8%
Had to WorkN/AN/AN/A0.4%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/AN/AN/A1.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/AN/AN/A0.7%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/AN/AN/A0.5%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/AN/AN/A0.3%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/AN/AN/A0.8%
Was SuspendedN/AN/AN/A1.8%
Other ReasonN/AN/AN/A11.4%
Two or More ReasonsN/AN/AN/A29.9%