Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Upland Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School38.9%48.9%52.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)15.0%18.0%19.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep5.3%0.9%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.9%1.8%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.8%2.1%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.3%1.4%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.2%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.3%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.4%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.4%0.0%
Other Reason5.3%9.5%9.9%
Two or More Reasons32.7%17.3%16.9%