Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Lakeport Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School42.4%39.8%39.5%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.9%23.8%20.9%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.6%0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.1%0.6%0.0%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.2%1.1%0.8%S
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.2%0.0%0.8%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.8%S
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs1.1%0.6%0.0%S
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School1.1%0.0%0.0%S
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%S
Other Reason13.0%13.3%11.6%S
Two or More Reasons13.0%20.4%25.6%S