Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Pomona Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School44.8%41.9%37.3%22.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)21.6%23.0%22.7%17.9%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.1%0.1%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.5%1.1%0.7%1.1%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.4%1.0%1.5%3.8%
Had to Work0.2%0.1%0.1%0.5%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.3%0.8%1.1%2.7%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.1%0.5%0.4%1.1%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.1%0.1%0.0%1.1%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.1%0.3%0.8%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.3%0.4%0.6%0.0%
Was Suspended0.5%0.4%0.5%2.7%
Other Reason11.0%9.9%8.4%13.0%
Two or More Reasons18.0%20.5%25.9%33.7%