Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Calipatria Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS44.5%41.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S24.2%8.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS0.5%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS1.1%0.0%
Had to WorkS0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS1.1%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.5%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%0.0%
Was SuspendedS0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonS8.8%8.3%
Two or More ReasonsS19.2%41.7%