Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Antelope Valley Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A41.8%35.4%19.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A23.1%24.2%24.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.1%0.0%0.3%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.4%1.0%0.8%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A1.2%1.4%2.4%
Had to WorkN/A0.0%0.1%0.3%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A1.6%1.7%3.1%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.3%0.1%0.5%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.2%0.1%1.1%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.2%0.2%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.2%0.3%0.3%
Was SuspendedN/A0.6%0.6%2.8%
Other ReasonN/A10.7%9.9%10.5%
Two or More ReasonsN/A19.6%25.1%33.4%