Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Marin County Office of Education (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS34.8%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S26.1%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS8.7%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS4.3%S
Had to WorkS0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS0.0%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS4.3%S
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS4.3%S
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%S
Was SuspendedS0.0%S
Other ReasonS4.3%S
Two or More ReasonsS13.0%S