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%