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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Gustine Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School33.0%32.9%36.4%25.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)28.4%26.3%9.1%33.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%1.3%0.0%1.9%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%1.9%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.1%1.3%0.0%1.9%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs1.1%1.3%0.0%1.9%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%1.3%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School1.1%2.6%3.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason10.2%18.4%24.2%14.8%
Two or More Reasons25.0%14.5%27.3%18.5%