K-12 Chronic Absenteeism Rates Down From Peak, but Remain Persistently High
Aug 22, 2025
K-12 Chronic Absenteeism Rates Down From Peak, but Remain Persistently High
The 74
Since hitting a record high in 2022, national chronic absenteeism rates have dropped modestly — by about five percentage points — according to the most recent available data, but still remain persistently higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Boardhawk
The release of 2025-2026 state testing data has given us the latest glimpse into the question that should be at the forefront of every conversation: How are students doing?