Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Canyon Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolSSS
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)SSS
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngrySSS
Didn’t Get Enough SleepSSS
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolSSS
Had to WorkSSS
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendSSS
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolSSS
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsSSS
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassSSS
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolSSS
Was SuspendedSSS
Other ReasonSSS
Two or More ReasonsSSS