Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Roseville Joint Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School39.0%52.0%50.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)13.6%19.7%13.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.4%0.6%1.1%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.5%0.8%0.0%
Had to Work0.4%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.1%0.6%0.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.4%0.3%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.1%0.6%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.3%0.6%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.2%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.1%0.0%
Other Reason11.0%10.5%9.8%
Two or More Reasons32.7%14.8%23.6%