Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Potter Valley Community Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School21.4%44.4%30.8%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)57.1%22.2%7.7%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School7.1%0.0%0.0%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%N/A
Other Reason14.3%5.6%15.4%N/A
Two or More Reasons0.0%27.8%46.2%N/A