Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation

Year(s): 2017-2019

Mendocino Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGay / Lesbian / BisexualStraightNot Sure
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS44.2%54.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S23.4%9.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS1.3%0.0%
Had to WorkS0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS1.3%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%0.0%
Was SuspendedS0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonS7.8%9.1%
Two or More ReasonsS22.1%27.3%