Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Columbia Union (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS53.5%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S12.7%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS0.0%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS0.0%S
Had to WorkS0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS2.8%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%S
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS0.0%S
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%S
Was SuspendedS0.0%S
Other ReasonS11.3%S
Two or More ReasonsS19.7%S