Ohio’s chronic absenteeism rate is dropping, but is more than 10% higher than pre-pandemic rates

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 855

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Ohio’s chronic absenteeism rate has been trending downward in recent years, but still remains higher than it was pre-pandemic.

The statewide chronic absenteeism rate — missing 10% or more of school hours for any reason — was 23.7% for the 2025-26 school year, according to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

Ohio’s chronic absenteeism rate in recent years, according to ODEW:

2024-25 — 24.9%

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