Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Chowchilla Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A51.5%23.4%20.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A18.4%24.9%15.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A1.5%1.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.0%0.5%0.0%
Had to WorkN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.5%3.6%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.0%0.5%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.0%0.5%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A1.0%0.0%0.0%
Was SuspendedN/A0.0%0.5%0.0%
Other ReasonN/A8.3%15.2%5.0%
Two or More ReasonsN/A18.9%29.9%60.0%