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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Weaver Union (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School47.6%38.6%53.6%57.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)19.0%25.0%7.1%21.9%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%1.6%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%1.6%
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%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%1.6%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason19.0%20.5%10.7%4.7%
Two or More Reasons14.3%15.9%28.6%10.9%