Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Glenn CountyPercent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School40.4%48.6%38.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)9.0%23.0%27.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.5%4.1%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep3.2%1.3%1.1%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.2%2.7%
Had to Work0.0%0.1%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.0%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%0.4%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School3.2%0.6%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason11.7%11.7%17.5%
Two or More Reasons32.6%11.6%8.6%