Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Gustine Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School33.1%39.8%33.3%0.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)26.3%24.1%27.8%26.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%1.2%0.9%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.8%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 Friend0.8%1.2%1.9%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.8%0.0%1.9%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%1.9%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%2.8%6.7%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason16.9%16.9%8.3%26.7%
Two or More Reasons21.2%16.9%21.3%40.0%