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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Hilmar Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School42.0%39.6%43.7%50.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)24.4%23.4%16.7%22.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.8%0.5%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.5%0.9%1.6%0.3%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.5%0.0%0.0%0.3%
Had to Work0.0%0.9%0.0%0.3%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.5%0.9%2.4%0.3%
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 Class0.0%0.9%0.0%0.3%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.8%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.5%0.8%0.6%
Other Reason9.9%15.8%10.3%12.9%
Two or More Reasons18.3%16.7%23.8%12.3%