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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Charter Oak Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School34.6%39.1%42.4%48.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)25.0%21.8%19.8%20.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.6%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.9%2.8%0.8%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.9%1.3%0.0%1.4%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.3%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%1.3%0.6%0.8%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School1.9%0.6%0.0%0.6%
Was Suspended0.0%1.3%0.6%0.6%
Other Reason9.6%9.6%12.4%9.6%
Two or More Reasons26.9%22.4%21.5%16.3%