Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

San Marino Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School49.2%53.1%56.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.0%22.9%9.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.6%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.6%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.2%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.6%0.3%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.1%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%1.2%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.3%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.2%1.2%
Was Suspended0.0%0.1%0.0%
Other Reason4.9%7.2%6.1%
Two or More Reasons19.7%14.9%25.6%