Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Miller Creek Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS52.4%56.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S27.2%13.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS2.7%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS0.0%0.0%
Had to WorkS0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS0.7%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%0.0%
Was SuspendedS0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonS10.2%13.0%
Two or More ReasonsS6.8%17.4%