Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Lennox (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School27.8%40.5%38.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)33.3%24.8%11.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%5.6%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.9%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%2.3%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.8%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%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason11.1%12.6%11.1%
Two or More Reasons27.8%17.2%33.3%