Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Buena Park Elementary (School District) | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual | Straight | Not Sure |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 31.6% | 50.2% | 50.0% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 15.8% | 25.6% | 18.2% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 5.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Had to Work | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 5.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Suspended | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Reason | 15.8% | 7.5% | 13.6% |
| Two or More Reasons | 26.3% | 13.4% | 18.2% |