Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Gender and Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Westwood Unified (School District)Percent
FemaleMale
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-TraditionalGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolSSSN/AS27.8%SN/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)SSSN/AS22.2%SN/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngrySSSN/AS0.0%SN/A
Didn’t Get Enough SleepSSSN/AS5.6%SN/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolSSSN/AS0.0%SN/A
Had to WorkSSSN/AS0.0%SN/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendSSSN/AS0.0%SN/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolSSSN/AS0.0%SN/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsSSSN/AS0.0%SN/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassSSSN/AS0.0%SN/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolSSSN/AS0.0%SN/A
Was SuspendedSSSN/AS0.0%SN/A
Other ReasonSSSN/AS11.1%SN/A
Two or More ReasonsSSSN/AS33.3%SN/A