Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Colusa CountyPercent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School40.7%46.0%67.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)42.4%23.0%0.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.9%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.8%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.2%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%0.2%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.6%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%1.0%0.0%
Other Reason0.0%10.3%12.3%
Two or More Reasons17.0%15.0%19.8%