Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Bonsall Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School20.0%45.3%31.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)15.0%27.3%25.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%12.5%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep10.0%0.4%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%2.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend5.0%1.2%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%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 School0.0%1.2%0.0%
Was Suspended5.0%0.4%0.0%
Other Reason15.0%11.4%12.5%
Two or More Reasons30.0%10.6%18.8%