rate of truancy

Definitions

The percentage or frequency of students who are absent from school without a valid excuse.

A statistical measure indicating the proportion of enrolled students who habitually skip school.

Examples

The school board implemented new intervention programs to address the rising rate of truancy among high school students.

Studies indicate that a high rate of truancy is often linked to long-term academic struggles and lower graduation rates.

Synonyms

absenteeism rate school skipping frequency level of unauthorized absences rate of class cutting

Antonyms

attendance rate school participation level student presence frequency rate of regular attendance