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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Konocti Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School32.6%50.6%38.6%38.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)25.9%18.5%27.3%24.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep2.2%0.6%0.0%0.7%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.7%1.8%1.1%2.1%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.5%1.8%2.3%1.4%
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%1.1%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School2.2%0.6%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.7%0.6%1.1%0.0%
Other Reason8.9%7.7%6.8%11.8%
Two or More Reasons24.4%17.9%21.6%20.8%