Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Ukiah Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School41.0%37.6%28.8%17.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)25.1%27.0%24.8%23.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.7%2.5%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.1%2.8%4.6%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.1%1.2%1.3%11.8%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.1%2.8%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.6%2.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.3%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.4%0.3%2.6%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School1.1%0.0%2.0%0.0%
Was Suspended1.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason9.5%11.2%11.1%5.9%
Two or More Reasons15.9%13.7%22.9%41.2%