Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation
Year(s): 2017-2019
Corning Union High (School District) | Percent | ||
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Reason for Absence | Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual | Straight | Not Sure |
Didn’t Miss Any School | 44.4% | 50.4% | S |
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 18.5% | 20.6% | S |
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.0% | 0.0% | S |
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 11.1% | 1.2% | S |
Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 0.0% | 2.0% | S |
Had to Work | 0.0% | 0.0% | S |
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 3.7% | 1.6% | S |
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.0% | 0.0% | S |
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 3.7% | 0.0% | S |
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.0% | 1.2% | S |
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.0% | 1.2% | S |
Was Suspended | 0.0% | 0.8% | S |
Other Reason | 3.7% | 10.3% | S |
Two or More Reasons | 14.8% | 10.7% | S |