Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Trinity County | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual | Straight | Not Sure |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 58.9% | 27.8% | S |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 6.9% | 28.5% | S |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.0% | 0.0% | S |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 0.0% | 0.0% | S |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 0.0% | 0.3% | S |
| Had to Work | 0.0% | 2.2% | S |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 0.0% | 0.5% | S |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.0% | 0.0% | S |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.0% | 0.0% | S |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.0% | 0.0% | S |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.0% | 0.0% | S |
| Was Suspended | 5.4% | 2.2% | S |
| Other Reason | 4.1% | 24.8% | S |
| Two or More Reasons | 24.7% | 13.6% | S |