Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Cabrillo Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School44.5%44.1%35.5%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)26.1%22.5%25.1%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.2%0.0%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.3%1.3%1.4%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.7%0.5%N/A
Had to Work0.0%0.2%0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.1%0.4%1.1%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.3%0.0%0.8%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.5%0.4%0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.3%0.9%1.9%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.5%0.4%0.5%N/A
Was Suspended0.0%0.9%0.0%N/A
Other Reason10.8%8.0%8.2%N/A
Two or More Reasons15.8%19.8%24.9%N/A