Meanings of nonconforming students in English

Transgender and gender nonconforming students were also less likely to report traits that may protect against poor outcomes.

LGBT+ activists welcomed the move and said it could be particularly positive for trans or gender- nonconforming students who are struggling with their identity.

Similarly, 31 percent of transgender and gender nonconforming students reported attempting suicide, compared to about 7 percent of their classmates.

About 61 percent of transgender and gender nonconforming students reported suicidal thoughts, compared to 20 percent their cisgender peers, researchers found.