Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Saint Helena Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School40.6%49.8%39.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)15.6%22.4%13.2%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.4%2.6%
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 Friend0.0%0.4%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.4%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.2%0.0%
Other Reason12.5%12.7%15.8%
Two or More Reasons31.3%12.7%28.9%