Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Plumas CountyPercent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School38.7%26.7%26.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)10.2%23.5%25.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep12.2%0.0%8.3%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.3%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.5%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%3.9%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.9%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%2.7%7.4%
Was Suspended0.0%0.4%0.0%
Other Reason7.0%21.5%0.0%
Two or More Reasons31.9%18.6%32.5%