Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Jurupa Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School42.6%48.1%47.2%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)16.6%22.3%14.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.2%0.4%1.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.8%1.5%2.4%
Had to Work0.0%0.1%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.4%1.1%0.8%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.6%0.2%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.6%0.1%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.2%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.3%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.5%1.6%
Other Reason10.1%10.9%9.8%
Two or More Reasons24.3%14.3%22.0%