Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Modoc CountyPercent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School29.2%45.1%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)34.6%23.0%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep6.1%0.6%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.9%0.6%S
Had to Work0.0%0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend5.9%4.1%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.5%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 School0.0%0.5%S
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%S
Other Reason12.2%14.7%S
Two or More Reasons9.0%10.8%S