Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness

Year(s): 2017-2019

Glendora Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School62.3%53.7%51.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)15.7%16.0%12.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.2%0.4%2.8%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.4%1.9%2.8%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.0%2.1%0.9%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.9%0.8%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.2%0.2%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.1%0.2%2.8%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class1.1%1.1%2.8%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.2%0.4%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.4%0.0%
Other Reason10.2%8.2%5.6%
Two or More Reasons7.6%14.5%18.5%