Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Fallbrook Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School45.0%39.1%21.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)10.0%23.9%5.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.8%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.5%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.1%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.4%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.2%5.3%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.2%5.3%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.6%0.0%
Was Suspended2.5%0.8%5.3%
Other Reason7.5%9.9%15.8%
Two or More Reasons35.0%21.4%42.1%