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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Calistoga Joint Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School51.4%39.3%40.7%42.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)24.8%27.9%25.9%14.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%1.6%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%3.7%0.0%
Had to Work1.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.0%0.0%3.7%0.0%
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 Class2.9%1.6%0.0%1.9%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%1.9%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason4.8%8.2%11.1%18.5%
Two or More Reasons14.3%21.3%14.8%20.4%