Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School23.1%39.0%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)15.4%23.2%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%S
Had to Work0.0%0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%2.4%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%S
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%S
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%S
Was Suspended7.7%1.2%S
Other Reason7.7%9.8%S
Two or More Reasons46.2%24.4%S