Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Brentwood Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School41.9%54.3%44.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)16.1%23.2%24.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.1%1.6%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.1%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.1%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.1%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.5%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.3%0.0%
Other Reason9.7%7.7%9.8%
Two or More Reasons32.3%12.2%19.7%