Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Central Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School50.0%31.6%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)41.7%28.1%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%0.0%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%0.9%S
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%S
Other Reason0.0%14.9%S
Two or More Reasons8.3%24.6%S