Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Azusa Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School40.8%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 Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%1.1%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.9%0.7%0.6%1.1%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.6%1.6%2.2%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.2%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.8%1.8%0.0%2.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.4%0.7%0.6%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.2%0.0%0.0%1.1%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.2%0.2%0.3%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.4%0.0%0.3%0.0%
Was Suspended0.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason9.7%11.2%13.4%12.6%
Two or More Reasons15.3%20.7%27.7%34.5%