Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Rosedale Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School39.0%53.3%73.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)24.4%21.3%3.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep2.4%0.3%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.3%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.1%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.1%3.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.1%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.3%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.1%0.0%
Other Reason9.8%12.3%10.0%
Two or More Reasons24.4%10.8%10.0%