Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Parent Education Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Bassett Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School39.5%36.5%45.8%49.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.0%27.0%19.3%22.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.3%0.6%1.2%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.0%2.8%2.4%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%1.2%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%1.2%0.9%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%1.1%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.7%0.0%1.2%0.0%
Was Suspended0.7%0.0%0.0%0.9%
Other Reason9.9%8.4%4.8%7.5%
Two or More Reasons23.0%23.6%22.9%18.7%