A survey of more than 300 carers aged 16 to 24 by charity Carers Trust found 73 per cent took time off learning, while a third admitted to skipping school most weeks.
More than half (53 per cent) admitted to having problems coping with schoolwork, while 60 per cent said they struggled to meet deadlines.
Carers Trust chief executive Gail Scott-Spicer said lack of support and guidance for young carers was putting their future ambitions at risk.
"We know young carers miss or cut short on average 10 weeks of school a year as a direct result of their caring role, and those aged between 16 and 18 are twice as likely to be not in education, employment or training," she said.
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