Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

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