Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Glendora Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School64.9%60.9%49.9%33.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)16.4%14.2%16.0%16.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.4%0.4%0.2%6.7%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.4%0.9%1.9%3.3%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.0%1.3%1.6%3.3%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.8%1.1%0.2%3.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.2%0.5%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.4%0.5%3.3%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.2%0.9%2.6%3.3%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.2%0.7%0.0%
Was Suspended0.2%0.0%0.2%0.0%
Other Reason10.2%10.8%7.1%0.0%
Two or More Reasons5.4%8.5%18.6%26.7%