Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Norwalk-La Mirada Unified (School District) | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual | Straight | Not Sure |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 39.8% | 43.0% | 50.7% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 24.2% | 33.7% | 24.6% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 3.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Had to Work | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 2.3% | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Was Suspended | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other Reason | 3.9% | 4.8% | 7.2% |
| Two or More Reasons | 19.5% | 12.0% | 8.7% |