Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Corning Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School44.4%50.4%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.5%20.6%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep11.1%1.2%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%2.0%S
Had to Work0.0%0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend3.7%1.6%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%S
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs3.7%0.0%S
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%1.2%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%1.2%S
Was Suspended0.0%0.8%S
Other Reason3.7%10.3%S
Two or More Reasons14.8%10.7%S