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Native American students miss school more than their peers, with rates worsening post-pandemic.
Native American students in the U.S. are missing school at higher rates than other students, an issue that worsened during the pandemic.
Data from 34 states show that half had absenteeism rates for Native American students at least 9 percentage points higher than the state average in the 2022-2023 school year.
Schools are working to improve attendance by strengthening connections with families, providing on-site health care, and accommodating cultural traditions.
In Oklahoma, collaboration between tribes and schools has lowered Native student absenteeism below the state average.
Despite these efforts, chronic absenteeism remains a challenge, with rates increasing in states like Arizona.