What percentage of kids skip school per year?

The percentage of kids who skip school per year can vary depending on the location, school district, and grade level. However, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, in the United States, the percentage of students who reported skipping school at least once in the past 30 days ranged from 11% in 2003 to 15% in 2019 among middle school students and from 11% in 2003 to 13% in 2019 among high school students.