Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Holtville Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School47.8%43.8%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)13.0%28.3%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep4.3%0.0%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%S
Had to Work0.0%0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.4%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.4%S
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%S
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.4%S
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%S
Other Reason8.7%10.0%S
Two or More Reasons26.1%16.7%S