Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

John Swett Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School47.1%38.9%35.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)5.9%20.7%11.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.7%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%2.2%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.9%1.1%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.4%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.4%0.0%
Other Reason2.9%11.9%5.9%
Two or More Reasons41.2%23.7%47.1%