Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Castaic Union (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School46.9%47.8%44.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)12.5%30.1%23.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep3.1%0.6%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School3.1%0.3%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.3%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.5%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.3%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.6%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.3%0.0%
Other Reason12.5%9.1%5.9%
Two or More Reasons21.9%9.1%26.5%