Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Alameda Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School37.0%49.6%49.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)21.0%24.4%19.2%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.9%0.5%1.2%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.9%1.0%0.8%
Had to Work0.0%0.1%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.3%0.4%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.2%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.6%0.3%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.6%0.3%0.4%
Was Suspended0.0%0.2%0.0%
Other Reason5.9%7.7%7.8%
Two or More Reasons32.8%15.3%20.8%