Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Parent Education Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Laytonville Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School43.8%34.6%42.9%41.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.8%11.5%14.3%29.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%3.6%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%3.6%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%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%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason18.8%3.8%0.0%12.9%
Two or More Reasons18.8%50.0%35.7%16.1%