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State of Idaho

Grades Served:
Kindergarten - Grade 12

Chronic Absenteeism

Are students in Idaho chronically absent?

A student is considered chronically absent if the student is absent 10% or more school days during the school year. In accordance with the Office for Civil Rights, student absence is defined as, “not physically on school grounds and not participating in instruction or instruction-related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day”.

Chronic Absenteeism


17.1%

Chronic Absenteeism

17.1%


Race/Ethnicity

Native American or Alaskan Native

25.1%

Black/African American

18.1%

Asian

13.0%

White

15.5%

Hispanic or Latino

22.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

24.7%

Multiracial

20.5%

Student Group

Students from Low Income Families

22.3%

Students Learning English

23.6%

Students with Disabilities

25.2%

Students in Foster Care

20.4%

Students who are Homeless

35.0%

Students from Military Families

17.3%

Students from Migrant Families

24.2%

How did students in Idaho do in the past?

Chronic Absenteeism