Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Hilmar Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School49.7%49.1%39.7%26.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.1%18.9%25.4%22.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.3%0.9%0.7%2.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.3%0.9%0.7%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.3%0.0%4.1%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.2%1.4%0.3%4.1%
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 Class0.6%0.0%0.3%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.3%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.3%0.3%0.3%2.0%
Other Reason13.3%14.0%11.1%10.2%
Two or More Reasons13.6%14.0%21.3%28.6%