Chronic absenteeism is a school quality measure that captures the total percentage of students

who are absent for 10% or more of their enrolled days. Chronic absenteeism is a contributor

to a school’s star rating (10%).

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The definition of chronic absenteeism that schools must use in reporting absenteeism

is as follows:
A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction-related activities at an approved off-grounds location for the school day. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason (e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused. Students who are absent 10% or more of their enrolled school days are considered chronically absent. For example, a student enrolled all year will be enrolled 180 days, and will be considered chronically absent if the student misses 18 or more days of school.