Definition

Students who miss 10 percent or more of total enrolled school days, includes suspensions and both excused and unexcused absences.  Represents students in grades Pre-K through grade 12.

Data Source

As reported by the N.J. Department of Education, School Performance Reports.

Notes

Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NJDOE did not report chronic absenteeism figures for the 2019-20 school year. Data for the 2020-21 should be interpreted with caution due to different modes of instruction throughout the school year.

Updated 12/15/2023.

Last Updated

2023-12