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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Kelseyville Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School37.3%30.8%29.7%37.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)34.3%27.4%18.7%25.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%1.1%0.6%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.9%1.1%0.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%2.6%2.2%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.6%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.0%0.9%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.9%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class1.0%0.9%1.1%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%
Was Suspended1.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason6.9%9.4%13.2%11.5%
Two or More Reasons18.6%26.5%31.9%23.6%