Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness

Year(s): 2017-2019

Lakeport Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School42.2%38.7%37.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.6%24.9%15.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.6%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.2%0.6%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.2%0.6%3.1%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.7%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%1.6%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.6%0.0%1.6%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%1.6%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason16.1%8.3%15.6%
Two or More Reasons14.9%24.9%23.4%