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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Campbell Union (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School61.5%49.2%46.7%62.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)15.4%21.5%22.2%17.2%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.9%1.5%0.0%0.7%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.9%1.5%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.9%1.5%2.2%0.7%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%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 School1.9%0.0%0.0%0.4%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason5.8%9.2%13.3%8.4%
Two or More Reasons9.6%15.4%15.6%10.2%