Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Sierra Sands Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School46.9%40.9%36.8%8.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.1%20.2%23.0%26.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.2%0.0%0.0%1.8%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.3%0.5%0.7%1.8%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.3%0.8%0.9%3.6%
Had to Work0.0%0.2%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.3%1.1%1.9%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.3%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.2%0.5%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.2%0.0%0.2%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.2%0.6%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.2%0.3%0.2%0.0%
Other Reason12.2%12.2%11.3%14.3%
Two or More Reasons16.0%22.5%25.1%42.9%