Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Paradise Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School27.5%37.3%35.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)15.7%24.5%15.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%5.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.9%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School3.9%0.4%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.4%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.2%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.2%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.9%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.9%0.0%
Other Reason7.8%9.8%10.0%
Two or More Reasons45.1%24.5%35.0%