Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

College Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS46.2%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S38.5%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS0.0%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS0.0%N/A
Had to WorkS0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS0.0%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%N/A
Was SuspendedS0.0%N/A
Other ReasonS7.7%N/A
Two or More ReasonsS7.7%N/A