Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Lammersville Joint Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School32.0%54.9%58.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.0%20.4%13.9%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.2%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.4%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.9%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.2%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.2%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended4.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason12.0%11.7%11.1%
Two or More Reasons32.0%11.1%16.7%