Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Napa CountyPercent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any School38.8%48.5%47.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)14.2%20.9%14.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.2%0.1%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep2.5%0.5%1.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.9%1.3%1.4%
Had to Work0.0%0.2%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.5%1.0%1.7%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.1%0.2%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.1%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.2%0.3%0.6%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.7%0.3%0.0%
Was Suspended0.6%0.3%0.0%
Other Reason9.0%10.9%14.7%
Two or More Reasons32.4%15.7%17.8%