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District attendance improves average daily rate but chronic absenteeism remains above state average
Summary
District average daily attendance rose to about 94.2% as of March, but the district's chronic absenteeism rate remains about 23%, higher than the statewide average of 17%; administrators said cultural factors and winter sports travel contribute and outlined local tracking and intervention improvements.
Assistant Superintendent Johnson and school leaders reported to the board on April 8 that the district’s average daily attendance (ADA) has improved to roughly 94.2% as of March, up from last year’s 92.6%, while chronic absenteeism remains elevated at about 23% compared with a cited statewide rate of about 17%.
Johnson said the district is celebrating an improved ADA figure and credited stronger attendance tracking and consistent practices across schools after a…
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