Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Windsor Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School42.1%48.4%48.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)10.5%18.4%8.9%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.2%2.2%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.3%0.9%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.3%1.1%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.9%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School1.3%0.1%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.5%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School1.3%0.5%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.2%0.0%
Other Reason10.5%10.4%17.8%
Two or More Reasons31.6%18.3%22.2%