What It’s Based On
Daily Attendance Records
Whether students are marked present or absent each day.
18+ Days Missed Per Year
Missing about two days each month (18 days a year) counts as chronic absence.
Why This Matters
Coming to school every day is key for learning. Students who miss too much school are more likely to fall behind in reading and get lower grades.
- In Early Grades: Attendance patterns in Pre-K and 1st grade often stay the same as students grow.
- By 6th Grade: It is one of the top three signs that a student might drop out later.
- And In 9th Grade: Attendance is the best way to tell if a student will graduate. It matters even more than test scores.
What It Can & Cannot Tell You
It Can Tell You:
- Can show if large groups of students are missing too much school.
- Can help find schools or grades that need more support.
It Cannot Tell You:
- Cannot explain why students are absent, such as health, travel, or safety.
- It Is not the same as "cutting class." It includes absences for any reason.
Note: High schools often have higher absence rates than elementary schools. It is best to compare a school to others of the same type rather than the whole city.
Chronic Absence Rate
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate -
*Retired Category
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate -
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - All Students
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Economic Disadvantage
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Non-Economic Disadvantage
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - English Learner
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Non-English Learner
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Female
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Male
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Non-Binary
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - IEP
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Non-IEP
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Asian
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Asian/Pacific Islander*
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Black/African American
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Latinx
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Multiracial
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Native American
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Not Listed
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - White
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Non-Temporary Living Situation
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Temporary Living Situation
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - All Students
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Economic Disadvantage
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Non-Economic Disadvantage
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - English Learner
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Non-English Learner
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Female
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Male
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Non-Binary
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - IEP
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Non-IEP
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Asian
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Asian/Pacific Islander*
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Black/African American
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Latinx
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Multiracial
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Native American
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Not Listed
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - White
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Non-Temporary Living Situation
BOWEN HS - Chronic Absence Rate - Temporary Living Situation
Transparency Committee Reviewed Questions You May Ask the School
- What supports are available if students struggle with attendance?
- How does the school track and share attendance patterns with families?
- What steps is the school taking to remove barriers that keep students from attending regularly?