Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Siskiyou Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School9.1%30.2%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)9.1%20.3%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%1.2%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.7%S
Had to Work0.0%0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.6%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%1.2%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 School4.5%0.0%S
Was Suspended0.0%0.6%S
Other Reason18.2%17.4%S
Two or More Reasons59.1%26.7%S