Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Orange County Department of Education (School District) | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual | Straight | Not Sure |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 27.1% | 29.3% | 30.0% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 16.7% | 11.7% | 10.0% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 2.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| Had to Work | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Was Suspended | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Other Reason | 4.2% | 10.6% | 0.0% |
| Two or More Reasons | 37.5% | 33.2% | 60.0% |