Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Fallbrook Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School25.6%41.3%46.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.3%25.1%12.2%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep4.7%0.2%2.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.5%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.7%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.2%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.2%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.5%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.2%0.0%
Other Reason11.6%12.0%18.4%
Two or More Reasons34.9%19.1%20.4%