Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level
Year(s): 2017-2019
Azusa Unified (School District) | Percent | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Reason for Absence | Grade 7 | Grade 9 | Grade 11 | Non-Traditional |
Didn’t Miss Any School | 40.8% | 37.1% | 34.7% | 24.1% |
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 28.6% | 25.8% | 20.1% | 23.0% |
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Had to Work | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.3% |
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Was Suspended | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Other Reason | 9.7% | 11.2% | 13.4% | 12.6% |
Two or More Reasons | 15.3% | 20.7% | 27.7% | 34.5% |