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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


20.6%

Chronic Absenteeism

20.6%


Race/Ethnicity

Native American or Alaskan Native

30.8%

Black/African American

22.1%

Asian

14.3%

White

18.4%

Hispanic or Latino

28.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

29.2%

Multiracial

24.0%

Student Group

Students from Low Income Families

28.5%

Students Learning English

28.5%

Students with Disabilities

29.6%

Students in Foster Care

24.8%

Students who are Homeless

41.4%

Students from Military Families

17.2%

Students from Migrant Families

33.3%

How did students in Idaho do in the past?

Chronic Absenteeism