Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A64.3%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A21.4%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.0%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.0%N/A
Had to WorkN/A0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A0.0%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.0%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.0%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.0%N/A
Was SuspendedN/A0.0%N/A
Other ReasonN/A0.0%N/A
Two or More ReasonsN/A14.3%N/A