Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Corona-Norco Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School36.5%44.9%44.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)16.0%20.2%17.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.1%0.1%0.1%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.5%0.5%0.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.8%1.3%0.9%
Had to Work0.1%0.2%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.7%1.1%1.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.3%0.2%0.3%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.3%0.1%0.1%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.3%0.3%0.5%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.3%0.4%0.0%
Was Suspended0.3%0.5%0.5%
Other Reason11.6%12.3%9.5%
Two or More Reasons31.2%17.9%25.0%