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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Modoc Joint Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School63.6%70.8%42.3%50.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)9.1%12.5%7.7%25.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%3.8%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep9.1%0.0%0.0%1.9%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%3.8%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%7.7%1.9%
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%1.9%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason9.1%12.5%19.2%15.4%
Two or More Reasons9.1%4.2%15.4%3.8%