Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Charter Oak Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School56.8%47.2%32.6%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.6%20.6%20.5%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.3%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.3%0.0%0.3%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.4%1.2%2.9%N/A
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.4%0.6%1.3%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.9%0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.3%0.3%1.3%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.6%1.0%N/A
Was Suspended1.0%0.0%0.7%N/A
Other Reason10.8%8.0%13.4%N/A
Two or More Reasons9.5%20.6%25.7%N/A