Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Konocti Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School49.3%42.4%33.0%28.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.3%23.4%25.8%28.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.4%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.9%1.1%2.1%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.9%1.1%2.1%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.1%1.8%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.3%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 Class0.3%0.0%1.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.3%0.4%2.1%0.0%
Was Suspended0.6%0.4%1.0%4.8%
Other Reason8.4%10.1%5.2%9.5%
Two or More Reasons16.7%19.1%27.8%28.6%