Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Santa Ynez Valley Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School20.0%45.4%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)26.7%21.9%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.6%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.2%S
Had to Work0.0%0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend6.7%1.5%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%0.3%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.3%S
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%S
Other Reason0.0%8.0%S
Two or More Reasons46.7%20.7%S