Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Santa Barbara County | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual | Straight | Not Sure |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 35.4% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 17.5% | 22.6% | 18.4% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Had to Work | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Was Suspended | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Reason | 7.3% | 10.3% | 12.3% |
| Two or More Reasons | 33.4% | 15.6% | 18.1% |