Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Modesto City High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School37.1%36.2%38.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)25.0%32.2%25.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.2%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.1%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.1%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.9%0.4%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.1%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.1%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.5%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.4%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.2%0.0%
Other Reason3.4%8.9%4.3%
Two or More Reasons33.6%19.5%31.9%