Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Gustine Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School21.4%34.1%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)21.4%26.1%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.7%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.4%S
Had to Work0.0%0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.7%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%S
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%1.1%S
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.7%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School14.3%0.7%S
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%S
Other Reason14.3%16.3%S
Two or More Reasons28.6%19.2%S