Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Heber Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School40.0%48.0%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)10.0%25.0%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%S
Had to Work0.0%0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%2.0%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%S
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%S
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%S
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%S
Other Reason10.0%11.0%S
Two or More Reasons40.0%14.0%S