Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Fullerton Joint Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School38.0%46.7%43.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)15.3%22.0%12.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.3%0.0%0.3%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.6%0.6%1.1%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.3%0.8%1.1%
Had to Work0.3%0.1%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.8%0.7%0.8%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.2%0.2%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.2%0.0%0.3%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.3%0.3%1.1%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.2%0.3%0.8%
Was Suspended0.2%0.1%0.0%
Other Reason6.8%8.3%8.1%
Two or More Reasons35.5%20.0%30.1%