Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Gorman Joint (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/ASS
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/ASS
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/ASS
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/ASS
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/ASS
Had to WorkN/ASS
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/ASS
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/ASS
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/ASS
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/ASS
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/ASS
Was SuspendedN/ASS
Other ReasonN/ASS
Two or More ReasonsN/ASS