Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

El Monte Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A51.2%53.7%32.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A23.6%19.0%23.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.1%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.5%0.9%1.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.8%1.1%2.4%
Had to WorkN/A0.2%0.1%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.7%0.5%0.8%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.1%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.1%0.1%0.4%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.1%0.3%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.3%0.2%0.8%
Was SuspendedN/A0.3%0.4%2.4%
Other ReasonN/A6.8%7.2%6.0%
Two or More ReasonsN/A15.2%16.7%29.4%