Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Arcadia Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School66.0%57.3%SN/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)21.3%19.5%SN/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%SN/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.1%0.2%SN/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.1%0.3%SN/A
Had to Work0.0%0.1%SN/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.4%0.3%SN/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.1%0.1%SN/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%SN/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.1%0.2%SN/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%SN/A
Was Suspended0.2%0.1%SN/A
Other Reason5.7%12.6%SN/A
Two or More Reasons5.9%9.3%SN/A