Chronic Absenteeism

Per federal definition, students who are absent (includes both excused and unexcused absences) 10 percent or more of the scheduled days are considered "chronically absent."

For the purposes of DataQuest, a student is considered chronically absent if they had greater than 30 days of expected attendance and are absent (includes both excused and unexcused absences) 10 percent or more of the scheduled days.

For purposes of the Accountability Dashboard, a student is considered chronically absent if they attended the school, had greater than 30 days of expected attendance and are absent (includes both excused and unexcused absences) 10 percent or more of the scheduled days.

Chronic Absenteeism Formula

Non-ADA-Generating Independent Study Days + In-Person Days Absent Excused + In-Person Days Absent Unexcused + Out-of-School Suspension Days

DIVIDED BY

Expected In-Person Attendance Days (includes in-school suspension days) + ADA-Generating Independent Study Days + Non-ADA Generating Independent Study Days