What and Why?

Student data about absenteeism trends. Examining this data will help us understand chronic absenteeism amongst different facilities and demographics to help identify those disproportionally impacted.

Key Findings

• 13.8% of students were chronically absent during the 2020-2021 school year.
• Students who attend schools in high vulnerability neighborhoods experience higher absenteeism rates across all races and ethnicities.
  

Groups most disproportionately impacted by chronic absenteeism

• Homeless students (40%)
• Black students (26%)
• Immigrant students (26%)
• Economically disadvantaged students (24%)
• Students receiving special education services (20%)
• Hispanic / Latinx students (20%)
• Refugee students (18%)