Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Greenfield Union (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School27.3%48.9%42.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)9.1%21.8%19.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.2%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep4.5%0.2%2.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.1%4.8%
Had to Work0.0%0.2%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.8%2.4%
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%0.2%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.2%0.0%
Other Reason9.1%8.8%16.7%
Two or More Reasons50.0%17.5%11.9%