Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

San Marino Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School50.6%59.3%48.1%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)27.7%17.9%21.5%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.4%0.2%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.4%1.2%N/A
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.5%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.2%0.2%0.5%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.2%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.2%0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.7%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.2%0.2%0.2%N/A
Was Suspended0.0%0.2%0.0%N/A
Other Reason6.5%7.4%8.5%N/A
Two or More Reasons14.7%13.7%18.4%N/A