Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Campbell Union (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School41.9%57.9%45.2%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)14.0%22.3%23.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep2.3%0.8%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.3%0.4%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.3%0.8%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School2.3%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.2%2.4%
Was Suspended0.0%0.2%0.0%
Other Reason9.3%8.0%14.3%
Two or More Reasons25.6%9.4%14.3%