Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness

Year(s): 2017-2019

Napa County Office of Education (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School32.8%31.6%37.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)22.4%26.6%11.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%1.3%3.7%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School5.2%2.5%0.0%
Had to Work1.7%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.3%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%3.7%
Was Suspended1.7%0.0%3.7%
Other Reason8.6%15.2%7.4%
Two or More Reasons27.6%21.5%33.3%