Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Chino Valley Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School41.4%50.0%55.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)10.7%20.1%17.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep2.5%0.3%2.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.8%1.2%1.0%
Had to Work0.8%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.4%1.1%1.5%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.4%0.1%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.4%0.1%0.5%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.4%0.4%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.8%0.3%0.0%
Was Suspended0.4%0.3%0.0%
Other Reason10.2%9.6%7.7%
Two or More Reasons30.7%16.5%13.4%