Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Mariposa County Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School58.9%45.8%31.1%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.9%20.6%21.0%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry1.1%0.0%1.7%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.1%0.9%0.0%N/A
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.1%0.9%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.9%0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.8%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%2.5%N/A
Other Reason7.8%10.3%7.6%N/A
Two or More Reasons11.1%20.6%35.3%N/A