Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Ventura County Office of Education (School District) | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual | Straight | Not Sure |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 27.8% | 37.6% | 16.7% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 8.3% | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 2.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 2.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Had to Work | 2.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 5.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.0% | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Suspended | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Reason | 16.7% | 14.2% | 0.0% |
| Two or More Reasons | 25.0% | 22.8% | 33.3% |