Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Empire Union Elementary (School District) | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual | Straight | Not Sure |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | S | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | S | 15.8% | 21.4% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | S | 0.0% | 7.1% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | S | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | S | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| Had to Work | S | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | S | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | S | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | S | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | S | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | S | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Was Suspended | S | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Reason | S | 11.6% | 14.3% |
| Two or More Reasons | S | 8.8% | 7.1% |