Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Fortuna Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School45.5%54.1%66.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)9.1%19.7%5.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.6%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.6%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.9%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.6%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%1.3%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School9.1%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason27.3%10.8%5.6%
Two or More Reasons9.1%10.2%22.2%