Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Downey Unified (School District) | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual | Straight | Not Sure |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 45.2% | 39.8% | 48.6% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 12.9% | 28.7% | 20.0% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 0.0% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Had to Work | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.9% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Was Suspended | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Reason | 16.1% | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| Two or More Reasons | 25.8% | 20.0% | 17.1% |