Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Santa Maria Joint Union High (School District) | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual | Straight | Not Sure |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 33.9% | 44.0% | 40.2% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 15.5% | 22.7% | 19.1% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Had to Work | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.0% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Was Suspended | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Other Reason | 5.3% | 9.7% | 15.2% |
| Two or More Reasons | 39.2% | 18.1% | 17.6% |