Accountability for student learning and successful progression through each grade level has been a top priority concern for federal, state, and local educators. Studies have revealed several variables affecting student achievement, with much attentiveness on student attendance. (Barrington & Hendricks, 1989, Borland & Howsen 1998, Coutts, 1996, Gottfried, M., 2009, Johnson, 2000, King, 2000, Lamdin, 1996, Ramani et al., 2007, Roby, 2004). This study focuses on teacher attendance as a variable potentially affecting student achievement. Schools in Ohio with low teacher attendance rates were compared with schools revealing high teacher attendance averages, For comparison purposes, Ohio Department of Education data was accessed, which included attendance rates of teachers and students, school performance indicators, adequate yearly progress, and individual school ratings. Statistical analysis included comparison of means, standard deviations, percentages, and t test ratios. Results disclose significant differences for teacher, student, and school performance rankings.