Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Calaveras County Office of Education (School District) | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual | Straight | Not Sure |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | S | 34.3% | N/A |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | S | 14.3% | N/A |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | S | 0.0% | N/A |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | S | 0.0% | N/A |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | S | 2.9% | N/A |
| Had to Work | S | 0.0% | N/A |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | S | 0.0% | N/A |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | S | 0.0% | N/A |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | S | 0.0% | N/A |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | S | 0.0% | N/A |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | S | 0.0% | N/A |
| Was Suspended | S | 0.0% | N/A |
| Other Reason | S | 2.9% | N/A |
| Two or More Reasons | S | 45.7% | N/A |