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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Cabrillo Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School39.9%38.2%29.2%42.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)22.3%25.2%36.5%25.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.2%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep3.1%0.8%0.0%0.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.5%0.0%1.0%0.4%
Had to Work0.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.0%1.6%1.0%0.4%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.5%0.8%0.0%0.2%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%1.6%0.0%0.2%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class1.6%0.0%1.0%1.1%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School2.1%0.8%1.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.5%0.8%0.0%0.2%
Other Reason9.3%12.2%5.2%7.2%
Two or More Reasons18.7%17.9%25.0%22.7%