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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Santa Rita Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School54.2%35.2%33.3%58.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)8.3%29.6%27.3%18.6%
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%1.9%0.0%1.2%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%3.7%0.0%1.2%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%1.9%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%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason25.0%16.7%15.2%12.8%
Two or More Reasons12.5%11.1%24.2%8.1%