Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Le Grand Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School36.8%41.2%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)10.5%30.1%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%1.0%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.4%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 School5.3%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 Suspended0.0%0.7%S
Other Reason15.8%10.7%S
Two or More Reasons31.6%12.5%S