Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Red Bluff Joint Union High (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School25.0%42.9%40.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)21.2%26.6%20.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.2%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.9%0.2%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.9%0.7%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.9%0.9%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.2%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.7%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School1.9%0.2%0.0%
Was Suspended1.9%0.0%6.7%
Other Reason5.8%11.5%6.7%
Two or More Reasons38.5%15.9%26.7%