Chronic Absenteeism
Chronic Absenteeism
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This indicator measures how many students are chronically absent, which means they miss 10% or more of the school year—even if the absences are excused. Missing school regularly can make it harder for students to learn, stay connected, and succeed. Chronic absenteeism data is collected for all students and disaggregated by high-needs groups to ensure equity and targeted support.
What is Chronic Absenteeism?
What is Chronic Absenteeism?
Chronic absenteeism means that a student has missed 10% or more of the school year, regardless of whether the absences are excused or unexcused. That’s about 18 days in a typical 180-day school year—or just 2 days a month.
Even a few absences each month can add up—and it can have a big impact on a student’s:
Academic progress
Connection to school
Social development
Long-term success
Research shows that students who are chronically absent are at greater risk of falling behind in reading and math, and are less likely to graduate on time.
The ultimate target for this indicator is a rate that is less than or equal to 5%.
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