Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Centinela Valley Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A41.8%41.6%29.2%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A27.2%26.5%22.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.2%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.7%0.8%0.9%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A1.1%1.0%1.9%
Had to WorkN/A0.1%0.1%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A1.8%0.9%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.0%0.4%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%0.2%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.1%0.5%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.5%0.3%1.9%
Was SuspendedN/A0.4%0.2%0.9%
Other ReasonN/A8.1%7.2%4.7%
Two or More ReasonsN/A18.0%20.1%37.7%