Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Amador CountyPercent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School26.8%33.2%43.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.2%25.5%16.9%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep2.6%0.3%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.1%1.7%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.4%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%1.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.5%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.2%0.7%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason9.0%13.0%3.3%
Two or More Reasons38.2%22.8%36.7%