Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Rowland Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School46.8%46.8%40.2%16.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)24.4%25.0%21.5%26.2%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.3%0.6%1.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.5%0.5%1.7%2.4%
Had to Work0.0%0.1%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.8%0.7%0.8%2.4%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.1%0.1%0.3%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.7%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.1%0.2%0.1%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.1%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason9.4%7.0%8.4%11.9%
Two or More Reasons17.5%18.7%25.2%40.5%