Chronically Absent Students:
Less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade
4X more likely to drop out of high school than their peers
Perform lower on reading and math achievement than their peers
Less likely to be enrolled in a Gifted and Talented Program
20 to 40% of those chronically absent need additional supplemental or intensive academic or behavioral support
When a student misses just 4 days a month, they miss 40 days of a school year. By graduation, they've missed 2 years of school.