Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Alpine County Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A66.7%S
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A20.0%S
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%S
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.0%S
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.0%S
Had to WorkN/A0.0%S
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A6.7%S
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.0%S
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%S
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.0%S
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.0%S
Was SuspendedN/A0.0%S
Other ReasonN/A0.0%S
Two or More ReasonsN/A6.7%S