Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Gravenstein Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS45.0%45.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S25.0%9.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS1.7%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS1.7%9.1%
Had to WorkS0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS0.0%9.1%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%0.0%
Was SuspendedS1.7%0.0%
Other ReasonS15.0%9.1%
Two or More ReasonsS10.0%18.2%