Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation
Year(s): 2017-2019
| San Diego County Office of Education (School District) | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual | Straight | Not Sure |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 34.6% | 36.7% | 25.0% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 0.0% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 3.8% | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Had to Work | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 3.8% | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.0% | 0.5% | 8.3% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 3.8% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Suspended | 3.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Reason | 11.5% | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| Two or More Reasons | 38.5% | 30.6% | 58.3% |