Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Kern County Office of Education (School District) | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual | Straight | Not Sure |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 19.4% | 30.4% | 15.8% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 9.7% | 20.5% | 15.8% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 3.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 4.8% | 2.1% | 10.5% |
| Had to Work | 1.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 1.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.0% | 0.7% | 5.3% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.0% | 0.2% | 5.3% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Was Suspended | 0.0% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Reason | 12.9% | 11.5% | 5.3% |
| Two or More Reasons | 43.5% | 29.0% | 21.1% |